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Panas: 'No One Can Remove Me' After 36 Years; Reiterates Worker Demand for Social Security Calendar

Panas: 'No One Can Remove Me' After 36 Years; Reiterates Worker Demand for Social Security Calendar

Matichon•General•4d ago

Reader Briefing

The chairman of the Labour Congress of Thailand asserts his long tenure and strong backing from union members, while also highlighting workers' persistent demand for the return of the Social Security calendar.

  • •Panas, chairman of the Labour Congress of Thailand, claims he cannot be removed by anyone other than the members who directly elected him.
  • •He has served as chairman for 36 years and has been a vocal advocate for workers' rights and welfare.
  • •Workers are still demanding the reinstatement of the Social Security calendar, which they view as a crucial source of information and a benefit.
  • •Panas emphasizes that the calendar serves as an important public relations tool for the Social Security Office, providing information on benefits and rights.

Overview

  • •Panas, as Chairman of the Labour Congress of Thailand and a candidate for the Social Security committee, stated that he cannot be removed from his position.
  • •Panas has held the position of Chairman for 36 years, being directly elected by 286 labor unions across the country.
  • •Panas emphasized that his re-election was a direct mandate from the general assembly of union members, not an indirect selection by appointed committees.
  • •Panas has been involved in the labor movement for 53 years, including 34 years as an employee of the State Railway of Thailand.
  • •Panas highlighted that workers are consistently questioning the cancellation of the Social Security calendar, viewing it as a lost welfare benefit.
  • •Workers are asking why the Social Security calendar has been removed, as they perceive it as a welfare they previously received.
  • •The removal of the Social Security calendar is seen by many workers as a loss of welfare and a missed opportunity for them to stay informed about their rights and benefits.
  • •Panas stated that the Social Security calendar functions as a public relations tool, informing insured individuals of their rights and benefits due to its visibility in homes.

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Key Quotes

Panas
"I have been chairman for 36 years. If you want to remove me, go ahead. It doesn't bother me. Whoever wants to remove me, go ahead."
ผมเป็นประธานสภามา 36 ปี ถ้าอยากปลดก็ปลดเลย ผมไม่เดือดร้อนอะไร ใครอยากปลดก็ปลดเลย”
Panas
"Workers ask me, why isn't it there anymore? Why was it cut? Why was it removed? Why aren't we fighting? I've been asked all the time because workers complain about everything they considered a welfare they once had and no longer do."
ลูกจ้างถามผมว่า ทำไมไม่มีแล้ว ทำไมตัด ทำไมถึงเอาออก ทำไมไม่สู้ ผมก็ถูกถามมาตลอด เพราะลูกจ้างด่าทุกเรื่องที่เขาคิดว่าเป็นสวัสดิการที่เคยได้แล้วไม่ได้
Panas
"People don't want to spend money to buy a calendar, so they take the Social Security calendar to hang at home. When they look, they see Social Security, benefits, and various information. It's a form of public relations tool."
คนไม่อยากเสียเงินซื้อปฏิทิน เขาก็เอาปฏิทินประกันสังคมไปติดบ้าน พอหันไปดูก็เห็นประกันสังคม เห็นสิทธิประโยชน์ เห็นข้อมูลต่าง ๆ มันเป็นเครื่องมือประชาสัมพันธ์อย่างหนึ่ง

Key Entities

Person

Panas(พนัส)
Chairman of the Labour Congress of Thailand

Organization

Labour Congress of Thailand(สภาองค์การลูกจ้างแรงงานแห่งประเทศไทย)
The organization advocating for workers' rights and welfare, chaired by Panas.
Social Security Committee(กรรมการประกันสังคม)
The committee responsible for social security matters in Thailand.
International Labour Organization (ILO)(องค์การแรงงานระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️
An international organization that Thailand's employee representative attends meetings for.
Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)
The government agency responsible for social security in Thailand, which is criticized for canceling the Social Security calendar.
State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟ)ℹ️
Former employer of Panas, from which he still receives a pension.