On May 23, Mr. Satsaram Thammaboosadee, Social Security Board member representing insured workers, revealed after the 14th Social Security Board meeting held at the Social Security Office in Nonthaburi, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, that one key agenda item was the government's repayment of THB 10 billion in outstanding debt to the Social Security Office (SSO).
Mr. Satsaram emphasized that this amount is a repayment of government debt—part of over THB 50 billion owed—and will be used to support ongoing SSO projects, particularly job retention loan schemes. He noted that while other agencies receive direct funding, the SSO receives funds as debt repayment under different terms. He also highlighted concern that while government stimulus projects are quickly advanced, vital agendas for insured workers remain slow.
He added that if the government were to repay the remaining THB 40 billion, the SSO could better plan and manage benefits for insured individuals. While THB 10 billion is already scheduled for mid-year transfer, it's part of previously approved programs, not new stimulus initiatives.
Mr. Satsaram stressed that social security benefits must be centered on the insured workers. Typically, 70–80% of funds are used for benefit disbursement, with the rest allocated for investments and only 3.5% earmarked for special missions. Therefore, SSO’s core mission is not economic stimulus but ensuring proper benefit structure for its members.