Rakchanok retorted to Eknat, asking where he had been hiding, affirming that the Progressive Social Security team has seriously investigated social security funds for a long time, to the point that she and Sahaswat were sued by Suchart for 50 million baht. She advised him to look at himself and questioned who truly seeks political gains.
On 31 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Rakchanok Srinok, a party-list MP candidate for the Prachachon Party, posted on Facebook responding to Eknat Phonsan, a party-list MP candidate for Bhumjaithai Party, who questioned the Progressive Social Security group’s recent scrutiny of social security after two years on the board, asking if it was politically motivated. "I'm not sure where you’ve been hiding, Eknat, that you’re completely unaware of the country’s news." She and Sahaswat Khumkhong, candidate for Chonburi's 7th district for Prachachon Party, along with the Progressive Social Security team, have been seriously working on this issue for years. Even those who dislike them can see from the news what they have been doing.
The Progressive Social Security team has pushed for increased benefits, such as more child support, enhanced CARE pension formulas, and upcoming dental care coverage. Their joint efforts focus on transparency and exposing irregularities, enlightening the entire nation.
Honestly, if you don’t know, you might ask your fellow Bhumjaithai members—Suchart Chomklin, Patthana Promphat, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and Anutin Charnvirakul—since all are involved with social security matters.
Regarding the SKYY9 building investment, social security invested 7 billion baht despite its actual value being only 3 billion baht, occurring when Suchart Chomklin was Minister of Labor. Thanks to the Progressive Social Security team's data, they exposed this thoroughly, resulting in Rakchanok and Sahaswat being sued by Suchart for 50 million baht each. Eknat, where have you been hiding to be unaware that your own party members sued us to silence us?
Anutin even ordered an investigative committee that found the purchase was overpriced, rushed, and involved data distortion. Moreover, the problematic building was once owned by Patthana Promphat, Minister of Public Health. Ask him how much it sold for, whether it was really 7 billion baht. Also, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, former Minister of Labor, can be asked what positive actions he took for insured persons while in office.
Now, all five people mentioned, including Eknat, are gathered under one umbrella: the Bhumjaithai Party.
Before coming to question others about political motives, it would be better to question your own party. You have been in government for two years and control the Ministry of Labor. With such full power, why have you not thought to reform social security for the better? Why have you never encountered irregularities in the Social Security Office, or if you did, why did you keep silent?
The person Eknat should ask about political motives regarding social security is himself. He should look inward and reflect. P.S. I recall conflicts with Suchart Chomklin, yet they still ended up together in the same party. Truly admirable is the hunger for power that overrides all else. The team you once worked with knows exactly who is who, but ambition has blinded you to the people’s interests and even your own past principles. Or perhaps your principles were only about maintaining political positions, regardless of where. It’s regrettable, because if you fail again this time, your credibility will be truly gone. I do feel some sympathy.