Bangkok: Ratchada has publicly criticized the Progressive Social Security team for its policy allowing migrant workers to sit on the Social Security board. She questioned whether Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a prominent figure associated with the team, was aware of this policy and called for transparency and consistency in the public discourse.

According to Thai News Agency, on January 31, 2026, Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, a candidate for MP on the Bhumjaithai Party's party-list, voiced her concerns on Facebook regarding what she described as distortions of facts by the People's Party. The party had denied supporting the inclusion of migrant workers on the Social Security Board, a stance that Rachada questioned, particularly whether Mr. Thanathorn was consulted on the matter. She highlighted a statement by Ms. Ratchanok Srinok, which claimed the People's Party was not involved in or supportive of the idea. Rachada argued against dismissing the issue with brief denials and accusations of distortion, emphasizing the need for clarity and consistency.

Ms. Rachada pointed out that the Progressive Social Security team had documented their policies, notably policy number 14, which proposed "adjusting the conditions to give migrant workers the right to vote and apply to be on the Social Security board." She noted that Mr. Thanathorn had visibly supported the team's campaign and acted as a de facto leader of the People's Party. This led her to question whether the People's Party was aware of and agreed with policy number 14, and if not, why the policy was used in their campaign to secure the Social Security board elections.

Rachada further urged that if the People's Party was indeed uninvolved, an official investigation should be conducted to determine if its leaders' names and political networks were misused. She warned that inaction and silence would only cause confusion and place the burden of explanation unfairly on insured individuals.

Ms. Rachada concluded by stressing that political parties claiming transparency must clearly explain their relation to such policies and take responsibility for any misrepresentation. The composition of the Social Security Fund board is crucial and should not be obscured by inconsistent behavior and distortion.