Listen to this articleThis Ministry of Labour cafeteria in Din Daeng is at the centre of the debate over a 12-million-baht renovation, funded by the Social Security Office. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)An urgent overhaul of the Social Security Office is needed to enable the 31-year-old agency to match Thailand’s changing social and economic landscape, Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong said on Sunday. “I have already in place a policy to completely reform the social security system and its administrative structure so that it keeps pace with economic and social changes. Reform would aim at creating a social security system that is both sustainable and fair, with all investment decisions based on reliable data and strong governance, she said. The overhaul follows growing scrutiny of the Social Security Fund over alleged misuse of administrative budgets and controversial investments, prompting acting Prime Minister Anutin to order a review.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2026 10:36 UTC