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Govt Spokesperson Challenges Opposition on Social Security Bill

Govt Spokesperson Challenges Opposition on Social Security Bill

Matichon•Politics•38m ago

Reader Briefing

The Government Deputy Spokesperson challenged the opposition to provide evidence supporting claims that a new Social Security bill risks the fund's stability.

  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn addressed criticisms regarding the draft Social Security Act on November 14, 2026.
  • •The Cabinet approved the draft Social Security Act on November 3.
  • •Opposition members Rakchanok Srinok and Sahawat Khumkhong raised concerns over the '3 Khor' measures and maternity leave benefits.
  • •The government argues that fund stability must be managed without denying options to insured persons.

Overview

  • •The Cabinet passed a resolution approving the draft Social Security Act on November 3.
  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn stated on November 14, 2026, that the opposition should use verifiable data and legal facts rather than personal dislike to criticize the bill.
  • •Rakchanok Srinok and Sahawat Khumkhong of the People's Party expressed public concerns regarding the '3 Khor' measures and discrepancies in maternity leave benefits.
  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn questioned the specific figures and actuarial studies used to claim that the Social Security Fund risks collapse.
  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn noted that options for lump-sum payments or pensions are restricted to those who have contributed for at least 180 months and meet legal conditions.
  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn asserted that the risk of some citizens mismanaging money or being defrauded should be addressed through financial education rather than limiting options for all.
  • •Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn clarified that proposing law amendments is a different issue from alleging that a draft is unlawful.

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Key Quotes

Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn
"I ask straightforwardly: which set of figures was used for the calculation, and is there supporting actuarial study?"
ขอถามกลับอย่างตรงไปตรงมาว่า ใช้ตัวเลขชุดไหนคำนวณ มีผลการศึกษาทางคณิตศาสตร์ประกันภัยรองรับหรือไม่
Captain Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn
"If it is to be alleged that the draft law is flawed, it should be clearly specified where it is flawed, at which stage it occurred, and how it impacts."
ถ้าจะกล่าวหาว่าร่างกฎหมายมีข้อบกพร่อง ควรระบุให้ชัดว่าบกพร่องตรงไหน เกิดขึ้นในขั้นตอนใด และส่งผลกระทบอย่างไร

Key Entities

Person

Patdarasam Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.
Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)
Member of the House of Representatives from the People's Party.
Sahawat Khumkhong(สหัสวัต คุ้มคง)
Member of the House of Representatives from the People's Party.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party to which Rakchanok Srinok and Sahawat Khumkhong belong.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The body that approved the draft Social Security Act on November 3.
Social Security Fund(กองทุนประกันสังคม)ℹ️
The fund whose financial stability is the subject of debate between the government and the opposition.

Law

Draft Social Security Act(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติประกันสังคม (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. …)
The draft legislation regarding social security approved by the Cabinet.

Policy

3 Khor Measures(มาตรการ “3 ขอ”)
Measures within the draft Social Security Act that raised concerns about fund stability.