Dr. Varong Appoints 3 Assistants to Save Budget

Thairath•Politics•1h ago

Reader Briefing

Dr. Varong stated that appointing only three assistants for MPs and Senators will save approximately 630 million baht annually.

•Dr. Varong, an MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, announced the appointment of three assistants for MPs and Senators.
•The move is intended to save taxpayer money, estimated at 75,000 baht per month for three assistants.
•Cumulatively, with 700 MPs and Senators, the annual savings are projected to be around 630 million baht.
•The statement was made on May 21, 2026, at the Parliament building.

•Dr. Varong declared that appointing only 3 MP and Senator assistants is a prototype for reforming the House of Representatives system.
•Appointing 3 MP assistants is intended to save national budget funds.
•Each MP assistant receives a monthly salary of approximately 15,000 baht.
•Appointing 3 MP assistants saves approximately 75,000 baht per month in taxpayer money.
•With 700 MPs and Senators, annual savings are projected to be approximately 630 million baht.
•Dr. Varong also commented on the fund for former parliamentarians, urging careful management for efficient spending.
•The fund collects 3,500 baht monthly from MPs and Senators for benefits including living allowances, medical treatment, disability, child education, and death benefits.

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นายแพทย์วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม

"Appointing 3 MP assistants serves as a model for reforming the House of Representatives system first, leading to national change."

การตั้งผู้ช่วย สส. 3 คน เป็นต้นแบบในการปฏิรูประบบของสภาผู้แทนราษฎรก่อน และจะนำไปสู่การเปลี่ยนแปลงประเทศได้

นายแพทย์วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม

"The 3 MP assistants have performed their duties effectively since starting work until today."

ผู้ช่วย สส. 3 คน ตั้งแต่จุดเริ่มต้นทำงานจนถึงวันนี้สามารถทำหน้าที่ได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ

Dr. Varong Dechgitvikrom(หมอวรงค์)ℹ️

Member of Parliament (MP) for a party list and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party.

Thai Pakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand, led by Dr. Varong.

Member of Parliament (MP)(สส.)ℹ️

An elected representative in the House of Representatives of Thailand.

Senator(สว.)ℹ️

A member of the Senate of Thailand.

Fund for Former Parliamentarians(กองทุนเพื่อผู้เคยเป็นสมาชิกรัฐสภา)

A fund established to provide benefits and support for former members of the Thai Parliament.

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)

The main building complex that houses the Parliament of Thailand.