Social Security Reformer Unveils Seven-Point Plan
Viralya Vongchan leads the Social Security Development team's bid for employer board positions with a seven-point plan including transparent fund disclosure, low-interest loans, and reduced contribution rates for small businesses. The team
Viralya Vongchan, number 5 on the employer slate, heads the Social Security Development team (SSD) with seven candidates numbered 3-9, championing a modernized social security system. The team, running for employer representative positions on the Social Security Board, argues that employers deserve rights alongside their obligations and calls for policies that genuinely support business owners.
The seven urgent policy proposals include: 1) Pushing for transparent fund disclosure; 2) Studying a low-interest loan program worth 300 billion baht; 3) Expanding benefit access for employers; 4) Opening nationwide support centers for employer grievances; 5) Advocating reduced contribution rates for SMEs with 50 or fewer employees; 6) Enabling employers to borrow directly from the fund without bank intermediaries; 7) Resolving outstanding contribution issues by offsetting previous contributions to help closed businesses.
The team's philosophy centers on the idea that "when businesses survive, workers survive" and "social security must benefit employers, not merely burden them."
SSD team members are: Number 3 Dr. Thong Yoo Konghkan; Number 4 Dr. Taweekiat Rong Sawadi; Number 5 Ms. Viralya Vongchan; Number 6 Brigadier General Khattiyaphong Pakdichon; Number 7 Ms. Chalika Kuldilok; Number 8 Chadecha Pongdhanadhanavatthana; Number 9 Admiral Surasak Prathannvornpanya.
Voters must select all seven candidates (numbers 3-9) and register by July 15, 2025. Voting occurs September 27, 2025. Registration is available at https://www.sso.go.th/eservices/esv/login.do
