On June 3, Sahasawat Khumkhong, MP for Chonburi’s District 7 from the Commoners Party, updated the public on his ongoing investigation into the Social Security Office’s (SSO) 7-billion-baht purchase of the SKYY9 building, approved during Suchart Chomklin’s tenure as Labour Minister.
Sahasawat highlighted multiple concerns uncovered through document reviews, parliamentary debates, and collaboration with an investigative team. These include the unusually swift approval process, the purchase price possibly exceeding market rates in nearby areas, limited public disclosure, and questionable sales procedures that warrant independent review.
He stressed that the funds involved are sourced from the contributions of employees, employers, and the government—intended to support essential benefits like healthcare, unemployment, maternity, and pensions—not for opaque or potentially risky investments.
Following public and parliamentary scrutiny of the case, Suchart filed a defamation lawsuit against Sahasawat and Rakchanok Srinok, Bangkok MP for District 28, seeking 50 million baht in damages.
Sahasawat reaffirmed that parliamentary oversight of public spending is a constitutional duty. His actions aim to protect the public interest and were not politically motivated or personally targeted.
“I will formally submit this matter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to ensure all procedures are independently reviewed,” Sahasawat said, promising continued public updates.
He concluded by warning that Thailand’s social security system faces mounting challenges—from state arrears to governance concerns. Without transparent, thorough audits, the rights of insured persons may be at serious risk in the future.