Seven new members of the social security board, representing the nation’s employees, have been elected by about 150,000 voters, representing an 18.3% turnout of eligible voters.
This was the first time that board members were directly elected by the employees, instead of indirectly elected by labour unionists.
Seven new board members representing the employers were also elected yesterday.
The seven board members representing the employees are Sattharum Thambusadee, Thanapong Chuamuangpan, Chalit Ratthapana, Sivavong Sukthavee, Nalutporn Krairiksh, Laksamee Suwanpakdee and Pratthana Phodee.
Anusorn Tamajai, a member of a panel considering election regulations, said today that the voter turnout was very low because of poor publicity and the fact that voters must show up at polling stations to cast their ballots.
He said he hopes the new board will carry out an organisational…
