Dr. Warong opposes welfare fund increase for former lawmakers

Thairath•Politics•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom opposes a proposal to increase welfare funds for former members of parliament and senators.

•On August 21, 2026, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom criticized Wan Noor's proposal to add money to the welfare fund for former parliament members.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom argued that former MPs and Senators should not be supported by taxpayers for life.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Pharadon Pritsananantakul to a debate in parliament during the second reading.

•On August 21, 2026, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom expressed opposition to a proposal regarding the welfare fund for former members of parliament.
•Wan Noor, a committee member, proposed adding funds to the welfare fund for former parliament members during a meeting to consider the Budget Expenditure Act for the fiscal year 2027.
•Pharadon Pritsananantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, presided over the meeting as the second vice-chairman of the extraordinary committee.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom stated that pensions of over 20,000 baht per month are already an exploitation of the people.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom suggested that former lawmakers who are genuinely struggling should use the state welfare card, also known as the poor person's card, like general citizens.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom admitted to having received such welfare funds in the past but now opposes the practice based on public sentiment.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom called for the parliament or a reliable polling agency to survey the entire country on whether people agree with using tax money for these pensions.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Pharadon Pritsananantakul to a televised debate in parliament during the second reading.

Full article content is available on the original source.

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

Warong Dechgitvigrom(วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party.

Wan Noor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)

A committee member who proposed adding money to the welfare fund for former parliament members.

Pharadon Pritsananantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and second vice-chairman of the extraordinary committee.

Thai Pakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)ℹ️

The political party led by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom.

Budget Expenditure Act for the Fiscal Year 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2570)

The legislation being considered by the extraordinary committee.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A government welfare program also referred to as the poor person's card.

Welfare Fund for Former Members of Parliament(กองทุนสวัสดิการอดีตสมาชิกรัฐสภา)

A fund providing pensions and benefits to former MPs and Senators.