Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this weekDr Warong Dechgitvigrom, a Thai Pakdee party-list MP, eats lunch in parliament’s cafeteria on March 25. Chanat KatanyuA motion to abolish MPs' pensions is expected to be raised in parliament this week amid concerns over fairness and the growing financial burden on the state. According to the latest report, more than 3,000 former parliamentarians are eligible, but only 1,291 currently receive pensions. Audit data showed a steep decline in the fund's assets, from about 30.8 million baht in 2023 to around 7.6 million baht in 2024. Meanwhile, pension expenditure rose from approximately 199 million baht to nearly 229 million baht over the same period.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 22:50 UTC