Dr. Warong Opposes Pension Increase for Former MPs and Senators

Matichon•Politics•5d ago

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Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom opposes a proposal by Wanmuhamadnoor Matha to increase funds for the pension fund of former members of parliament and senators.

•On August 21, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom expressed strong opposition to increasing the pension fund for former MPs and senators.
•The proposal was made by Wanmuhamadnoor Matha during a budget committee meeting for the 2027 fiscal year.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom suggested that former politicians who are struggling financially should use the state welfare card instead of requesting tax money.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Paradorn Prisnananthakul to a debate in parliament during the second reading.

Overview

•On August 21, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom spoke regarding a proposal to increase the budget for the fund for former members of parliament.
•The proposal was made by Wanmuhamadnoor Matha during the meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee considering the Budget Expenditure Act for the fiscal year 2027.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom stated that receiving a monthly pension of over 20,000 baht is an unfair exploitation of the people.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom argued that former MPs and senators already have benefits higher than general citizens, such as 10,000 baht in annual medical expenses and children's education rights.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom responded to Paradorn Prisnananthakul's criticism by admitting to having received the pension in the past but stating he now listens to the public's voice.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Paradorn Prisnananthakul to a televised debate in parliament during the second reading.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom proposed that the parliament or a credible polling agency survey the public's opinion on whether they agree with using tax money for these pensions.

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Key Quotes

Warong Dechgitvigrom

"I am not seeking attention, but I am acting according to the needs of the people. Those seeking attention are those who only speak but do nothing."

ผมไม่ได้หาแสง แต่ผมทำตามความต้องการของประชาชน พวกหาแสงคือพวกที่พูดเฉยๆ แต่ไม่ทำอะไร

Key Entities

Person

Warong Dechgitvigrom(วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party who opposes increasing pensions for former members of parliament.

Wanmuhamadnoor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)ℹ️

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

Paradorn Prisnananthakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

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

Organization

Thai Pakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)ℹ️

The political party led by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom.

Fund for Former Members of Parliament(กองทุนเพื่อผู้เคยเป็นสมาชิกรัฐสภา)

A fund providing pensions and welfare benefits to former MPs and senators.

Law

Budget Expenditure Act for the Fiscal Year 2027(พระราชบัญญัติงบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2570)

The legislation under consideration by the Ad Hoc Committee regarding annual budget allocations.

Policy

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A government welfare program for low-income citizens that Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom suggested struggling former politicians use.