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THAILAND

People's Party pushes Social Security overhaul

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» The People's Party says it will move immediately to table a sweeping overhaul of the Social Security system, proposing a new board structure that shifts authority away from the state and towards the contributors who fund it.

THAILAND

Exat completes Samui Link Expressway hearings

News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) has completed its third public hearing on the proposed 74‑billion‑baht Samui Link Expressway, ahead of tentative cabinet consideration within the next two years.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

OPINION

The case of the disappearing senior generals

News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/02/2026

» Armies can be used against both against foreigners abroad and against citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. The same applies to their commanders: you need a different kind of general if you think that the primary task of their troops will be controlling dissent at home.

THAILAND

Anutin's long political ascent

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/02/2026

» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.

THAILAND

Election Commission chief 'sorry' about remarks on YouTube

News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026

» Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee has issued an apology following widespread criticism over remarks he made in a YouTube video, in which he said: "If you don't trust the commissioners, then don't go to vote."

THAILAND

Charter 'pillars' are sacrosanct: TST

News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party has made its position on constitutional reform clear, saying that any amendments to the charter must serve the interests of the public rather than political elites, while maintaining Chapters 1 and 2 will remain untouched.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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).