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Administrative Court Orders Social Security Board Election on Sept 27, Rules Delay Illegal

The Central Administrative Court has revoked the suspension order on the Social Security Board election, reinstating the original schedule for September 27, 2026, while citing full institutional readiness.

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11 Aug 2026Source: Matichon Politics3 min read (0 views)Last updated 29 Aug 2026
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Administrative Court Orders Social Security Board Election on Sept 27, Rules Delay Illegal

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  • The Central Administrative Court revokes the suspension of the Social Security Board election
  • The election timeline is reinstated to the original date of September 27, 2026
  • The Social Security Office has secured 275 million baht and over 7 million ballots
  • Progressive Social Security team warns that prolonged caretaker status risks long-term fund damage

The legal battle surrounding the election of employer and insured representatives has reached a definitive milestone as the Central Administrative Court ruled to revoke the announcement that previously delayed the Social Security Board election. This judicial decision ensures all electoral processes must resume according to the original calendar, setting the polling date for September 27, 2026.

Speaking after leaving the courtroom at 3:35 PM, representatives of the Progressive Social Security team announced their victory in the legal challenge. The court's primary ruling noted that the suspension announcement failed to meet the exceptional criteria of urgent necessity stipulated by Ministry of Labor regulations.

Thailand voting ballot box

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275M THBBudget allocated by SSO for the election
7MBallot papers prepared for voters

Addressing operational readiness, the Social Security Office (SSO) has already allocated 275 million baht to support the election, with any additional funding requirements remaining fully manageable through approval requests to the Social Security Committee. Furthermore, more than 7 million ballot papers have been prepared, confirming that neither budget constraints nor logistical hurdles constitute valid obstacles.

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The court also maintained its injunction against the suspension order, legally barring the SSO from issuing similar directives to postpone the vote again. The ruling emphasized that allowing the caretaker committee to remain in power for nearly six months could inflict long-term damage on the management of the social security fund.

"การเลือกตั้งหรือการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน คือ จุดเปลี่ยนสำคัญในการที่จะเปลี่ยนองค์กรสวัสดิการที่ใหญ่ที่สุดของประเทศให้กลับเข้าสู่มือของประชาชนอีกครั้ง เงินของคนหาเช้ากินค่ำ เงินที่จะเป็นเงินของเด็ก 1.2 ล้านคน คนท้อง 2 แสนคน คนแก่ที่รับเงินบำนาญอยู่ประมาณ 9 แสนคน และคนที่เจ็บป่วยอีกนับล้านคน อยากฝากถึงประชาชนว่า พวกเราต้องการให้การเลือกตั้งครั้งนี้เป็นการเลือกตั้งที่คนมีส่วนร่วมมากที่สุด และมีความบริสุทธิ์ ยุติธรรมมากที่สุด ขอให้ช่วยกันจับตาการเลือกตั้งครั้งนี้ เพื่อทำให้ประกันสังคมเป็นหลักพึ่งของประชาชนได้อย่างแท้จริง"

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The election of the Social Security Board represents a vital governance mechanism for overseeing a massive welfare fund financed by millions of insured workers nationwide. The court's insistence on adhering to the original election timeline highlights the critical need for administrative accountability and the protection of insured persons' participatory rights, preventing prolonged oversight by caretaker boards without a clear mandate.

Source: Matichon Politics

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