Dr. Warong Opposes Welfare Funds for Former MPs and Senators

MGR Online•Politics•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom opposes the allocation of 600 million baht for a fund providing welfare to former members of parliament and senators.

•The discussion occurred during a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Annual Budget Expenditure Act for Fiscal Year 2027 on August 21, 2026.
•Mr. Wanmuhamadnor Matha proposed an additional 600 million baht for the fund for former members of parliament to ensure continuous welfare payments.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom argued that former politicians should use state welfare cards instead of utilizing tax money for pensions.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Mr. Pharadon Pritsnananthakul to a televised debate during the second reading of the budget.

Overview

•On August 21, 2026, the Ad Hoc Committee considered the Annual Budget Expenditure Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
•Mr. Wanmuhamadnor Matha stated that the fund for former members of parliament requires 600-700 million baht annually and requested an additional 600 million baht.
•Mr. Wanmuhamadnor Matha noted that approximately 1,800 people requested money from the fund, while 458 people did not.
•Mr. Pharadon Pritsnananthakul criticized politicians who attack the welfare fund to gain social attention while receiving funds themselves.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom stated that pensions of over 20,000 baht per month are an unfair advantage over the general public.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom argued that former MPs and senators who are struggling should use the State Welfare Card or the 'poor person's card' like other citizens.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom challenged Mr. Pharadon Pritsnananthakul to a debate in parliament during the second reading.
•Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom suggested that the parliament or a reliable poll agency survey nationwide public opinion on these pension payments.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom

"I am not seeking attention, but I am acting according to the needs of the people."

ผมไม่ได้หาแสง แต่ผมทำตามความต้องการของประชาชน

Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom

"This is the people's tax money, not the money of politicians."

นี่คือเงินภาษีประชาชน ไม่ใช่เงินของนักการเมือง

Key Entities

Person

Warong Dechgitvigrom(วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม)ℹ️

List MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party who opposes welfare funds for former parliamentarians.

Wanmuhamadnor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)

A committee member who proposed additional budget allocation for the fund for former members of parliament.

Pharadon Pritsnananthakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

The presiding officer of the meeting who defended the welfare fund for former parliamentarians.

Organization

Thai Pakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)ℹ️

The political party led by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom.

Ad Hoc Committee on the Annual Budget Expenditure Act for Fiscal Year 2027(คณะกรรมาธิการวิสามัญพิจารณา ร่าง พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2570)

The parliamentary committee meeting to consider budget changes on August 21, 2026.

Law

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

The draft budget legislation being considered by the committee.

Policy

Fund for Former Members of Parliament(กองทุนเพื่อผู้เคยเป็นสมาชิกรัฐสภา)

A fund established by law to provide welfare and pensions to former MPs and Senators.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

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