Nattapong on MP benefits and political system for ordinary people

MGR Online•Politics•5d ago

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People's Party leader Nattapong Ruengpanyawut states that the public would be willing to provide welfare for MPs if they perform their duties transparently and worth the tax paid.

•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut commented on Wanmuhammadnor Matha's proposal for a 600 million baht MP pension fund.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut emphasizes that officials paid by taxes must work worth every baht.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut advocates for a political system that allows ordinary people to enter politics without needing high costs or 'grey money'.
•The comments were made on August 21.

Overview

•On August 21, Nattapong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview regarding a proposal for an MP pension fund.
•Wanmuhammadnor Matha proposed allocating 600 million baht to an MP pension fund.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut stated that the public wants those paid by taxes, including MPs as political officials, to work worth the tax money.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut believes people are willing to pay for MP welfare if MPs act as courageous voices for the people and work transparently.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut noted that current debates over funds exist because the public may lack confidence in politicians.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut stated a preference for a good system over a system relying on 'good people' to enter politics.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut supports a system where ordinary people without wealth or political family backgrounds can enter politics without seeking 'grey money' or kickbacks for local area work.
•Nattapong Ruengpanyawut suggests that if a welfare system can be found that satisfies the public's concerns and allows MPs to work fully, existing problems will disappear.

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Key Entities

Person

Nattapong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader of the People's Party and leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives.

Wanmuhammadnor Matha(วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)

Former President of the National Assembly who proposed a 600 million baht budget for an MP pension fund.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party led by Nattapong Ruengpanyawut.