MPs face backlash over pensions, perks (opens original article in a new tab)

Thai MPs face criticism for retaining lifetime pensions and maintaining eight assistants per MP, with concerns over public funding and political patronage.

• MPs face backlash for retaining lifetime pensions and eight assistants per MP
• Dr Warong criticizes the proposal as serving politicians' interests over public sentiment
• The welfare fund provides high monthly allowances for former MPs with low contribution rates