Dr. Warong challenges Paradorn to debate MP pension fund

Khaosod•Politics•5d ago

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Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom challenges Paradorn Prisnananthakul to a parliamentary debate regarding the use of tax money for former members of parliament pensions.

•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom opposes the proposal to increase funds for former members of parliament pensions.
•The dispute arose following a proposal by Wanmuhamadnor Matha to add funds to the pension fund for former members of parliament.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom challenged Paradorn Prisnananthakul to a live debate in Parliament.
•The incident occurred on August 21, 2026.

Overview

•On August 21, 2026, Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom commented on the extraordinary committee's consideration of the Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027.
•Wanmuhamadnor Matha proposed increasing funds for the fund for former members of parliament.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom stated that members of the House of Representatives and Senators should not be supported by the people for their entire lives.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom argued that receiving a monthly pension of over 20,000 baht is a significant exploitation of the people.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom admitted to previously receiving the welfare funds but stated he now has a conscience and listens to the people.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom challenged Paradorn Prisnananthakul to a debate in Parliament during the second reading's live broadcast.
•Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom proposed that a reliable poll agency or Parliament conduct a nationwide survey to see if the public agrees with paying pensions to former MPs and Senators.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom

"I challenge Mr. Paradorn to debate in Parliament during the second reading while it is being broadcast."

ผมขอท้าคุณภราดรมาดีเบตกันในสภาฯ ในวาระ 2 ช่วงที่มีการถ่ายทอดสดเลยดีกว่า

Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom

"This is the people's tax money, not politicians' money; therefore, the owners of the money must be asked if they agree."

นี่คือเงินภาษีประชาชน ไม่ใช่เงินของนักการเมือง ดังนั้นต้องถามเจ้าของเงินว่าเขาเห็นด้วยไหม

Key Entities

Person

Warong Detkitvikrom(วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party.

Paradorn Prisnananthakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and Vice Chairman of the Budget Committee.

Wanmuhamadnor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)

A committee member who proposed adding funds to the pension fund for former members of parliament.

Organization

Thai Pakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)ℹ️

The political party led by Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom.

Law

Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027(พระราชบัญญัติงบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2570)

The draft law being considered by the extraordinary committee.

Policy

Fund for Former Members of Parliament(กองทุนเพื่อผู้เคยเป็นสมาชิกรัฐสภา)

A fund providing pensions and welfare to former members of the House of Representatives and Senate.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A welfare card for low-income citizens mentioned by Dr. Warong Detkitvikrom as an alternative for struggling former MPs.