The office hosted its ‘2025 Social Security Knowledge Sharing Meeting’ at the Seabed Grand Hotel on Chao Fa Suan Luang Road in Wichit yesterday (Mar 20).
The event was presided over by Phuket Vice Governor Suwit Phansengiam, who arrived on the island only on Monday.
Also present at the meeting was Banteing Muedjan, Chief of the Phuket branch of the Social Security Office, along with officials from relevant agencies, business owners and representatives, totaling 80 participants.
The meeting aimed to educate business operators, employers and stakeholders on the benefits and operations of the Social Security Fund and Compensation Fund.
Key topics included employer and insured person registration, contribution submissions, the electronic social security system (e-filing and e-payment) and legal aspects related to savings and drug prevention.
In his address, Mr Suwit underscored the significance of social security as a crucial welfare system that provides financial protection for employees. He highlighted its role in improving quality of life, offering coverage for illness, disability, childbirth, unemployment, old age and death.
He stressed that social security plays a vital role in reducing inequality, strengthening workforce stability and enhancing the country’s economic and social resilience.
Currently, Phuket Province has 8,451 registered establishments under the Phuket Provincial Social Security Office, with a total of 155,240 persons insured under Sections 33, 39 and 40. The office is committed to improving its services by making them more efficient and accessible, particularly through digital platforms, Mr Suwit said.
The conference was structured into two sessions, with a budget allocated to support 80 participants per session. The first session, held yesterday, saw strong engagement from business operators and other stakeholders.
During the event, Vice Governor Suwit provided guidance to attendees, reinforcing the importance of social security in protecting the workforce.
He encouraged participants to apply their newfound knowledge in their respective organisations to ensure maximum benefits for employees and insured persons.
The Phuket Provincial Social Security Office will continue to enhance public understanding of social security, ensuring that individuals and businesses fully utilise their entitlements in accordance with the law, Mr Suwit said.