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Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.
Social Security Office rejects claims over land deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny but rejected allegations of misconduct over its 84‑million‑baht purchase of land in Chon Buri province, insisting the acquisition complied with procurement laws and reflected prevailing market prices.
PCD intensifies industrial pollution, PM2.5 curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has stepped up nationwide enforcement to curb industrial pollution and reduce PM2.5 emissions, while the Ministry of Industry has expanded real-time emissions monitoring at factories, with additional smokestacks in Bangkok set to come under surveillance.
Progressives under fire over SSO board plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» The Progressive Social Security group has come under renewed scrutiny after members of the People's Party (PP) denied backing a policy that would allow migrants to sit on the Social Security Office (SSO) board, despite evidence suggesting the proposal had previously featured in the group's campaign platform.
Pricey pens latest Social Security spending target
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» A fresh controversy has emerged over spending by the Social Security Office (SSO) after documents revealed the procurement of 500 engraved pens worth nearly 240,000 baht using a “specific-selection” method.
‘Flawed’ app points to Social Security graft, says critic
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» People’s Party list-MP candidate Rukchanok Srinork has accused the Social Security Office (SSO) of corruption and mismanagement in connection with its 850-million-baht web application, saying the flawed project has left insured members unable to access their benefits.
Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.
B35m suit splurge questioned
News, Published on 28/01/2026
» Sahassawat Kumkong, a People's Party (PP) MP candidate for Chon Buri's Constituency 7, has questioned whether a 35-million-baht budget for tailoring suits for 7,000 Social Security Office (SSO) officials was taken from the Social Security Fund (SSF).
PM mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).