Ice Storm 'Ice' Blasts 'Ekkhanat', Questioning Social Security Timing Near Election

The article details a political dispute between Ekkhanat Promphan, a Bhumjai Thai Party list MP candidate, and the Progressive Social Security team. During a major Bangkok rally, Ekkhanat questioned why the Social Security board, which has been in place for two years, is only now raising issues. Ratchanok Srinok, a People's Party list MP candidate, responded sharply, suggesting Ekkhanat is unaware of ongoing political developments. She, along with Sahasawat Khumkhong (Chonburi MP candidate), emphasized that their team has been working seriously on Social Security issues for years. The Progressive Social Security team highlighted their achievements, including: - Increasing child benefits - Expanding pension schemes - Increasing dental care coverage - Exposing questionable practices The article also calls out several Bhumjai Thai Party members, including Suchart Chomklin, Pattana Pronpathan, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and Anutin Charnvirakul, for their connections to Social Security matters. A key example mentioned is the SKYY9 building investment, where Social Security reportedly invested 7,000 million baht for a property worth only 3,000 million baht. This occurred during Suchart Chomklin's tenure as Labor Minister. The piece concludes by challenging Ekkhanat and the Bhumjai Thai Party to explain why, despite being in government for two years and controlling the Labor Ministry, they haven't initiated meaningful Social Security reforms.