Govt defends Social Security Bill against People's Party criticism

Thairath•Politics•40m ago

Reader Briefing

The Government's Deputy Spokesperson defended the Cabinet's Social Security Bill against accusations of being sloppy by People's Party MPs.

•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn responded to criticisms from Rakchanok Srinok and Sahasawat Khumkhong on November 14, 2026.
•The dispute centers on the '3 Kho' measures in the Social Security Act draft approved by the Cabinet on November 3, 2026.
•The Government challenged the opposition to provide mathematical evidence regarding the claim that the fund is at risk of failing.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the draft Social Security Act on November 3, 2026.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn stated that criticism calling the bill "sloppy" should be based on content and impact rather than a single set of figures.
•The '3 Kho' measures include 'request to choose' between monthly pension or lump sum, 'request to return' partial funds during disasters, and 'request to loan' using funds as collateral.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn argued that the government should provide options and financial literacy instead of limiting choices based on the risk of some people making poor decisions.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn clarified that the 98-day maternity benefit differs from the 120-day leave right because they have different legal bases and funding sources.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn urged the Government to disclose risk assessments and fund sustainability data to ensure transparency in Parliament.
•The draft bill remains subject to consideration and potential amendment by MPs and the committee according to legislative processes.

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Key Quotes

Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn

"I would like to ask straightforwardly, which set of figures was used for the calculation?"

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Key Entities

Person

Patdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

List-proportional Member of Parliament from the People's Party.

Sahasawat Khumkhong(สหัสวัต คุ้มคง)

Member of Parliament for Chonburi from the People's Party.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The executive body that approved the draft Social Security Act on November 3, 2026.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Rakchanok Srinok and Sahasawat Khumkhong belong.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for clarifying policy reasons and financial burdens regarding maternity benefits.

Law

Social Security Act(พระราชบัญญัติประกันสังคม)ℹ️

The law being drafted and amended to include new benefit options for insured persons.

Policy

3 Kho Measures(มาตรการ 3 ขอ)

A policy comprising options to choose, return, and loan social security funds.