Second Lieutenant Phatdarasmi confirmed that the government clearly explained it has not canceled the Social Security Board election, only temporarily postponed it following a court order. She emphasized that this does not affect the rights of employers and insured persons and that an appeal of the order is being prepared to protect insured persons' rights.
On 28 July 2026, Second Lieutenant Phatdarasmi Thongsaluyakorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, stated that after the Central Administrative Court issued a temporary injunction suspending enforcement of the condition requiring voters to register—thus delaying the Social Security Board election—the government and related agencies respect the legal process and are ready to review and adjust the operational plan to comply with the court order. They are committed to protecting the rights of employers and insured persons, as well as maintaining transparency in fund management.
The court's order only suspends the specific condition linking voting rights to registration; it does not cancel the entire election process. The Ministry of Labor must adjust its plan to comply with legal requirements and is preparing to appeal the order to allow the election to proceed as soon as possible.
Second Lieutenant Phatdarasmi emphasized that with the court's temporary injunction, the agencies involved cannot proceed under the original framework immediately and must await legal outcomes to avoid actions that might conflict with the court's order. The options under consideration include appealing the court's order or redefining the registration conditions. Once legal clarity is achieved, the Social Security Office, under the Ministry of Labor, will promptly proceed to ensure the voting rights of employers and insured persons are not affected.