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Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this week
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» A 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.
Lawmakers to meet over House benefits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» Lawmakers will meet on Monday to debate scrapping free meals for MPs following criticism over excessive taxpayer-funded benefits.
Thai pension reform urgent, says economist
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026
» Economist Anusorn Tamajai, the former chairman of a committee on pension reform, has called on the Ministry of Labour to urgently implement the "Care" pension formula without delaying the move until the new government takes office.
Democrats pledge to support the vulnerable
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday, announcing its comeback with headline policies to financially support people in vulnerable groups, including a 65,000-baht newborn allowance and a 1,000-baht monthly old age pension.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.
Opposition says online hearing on pensions ‘sabotaged’
Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2025
» Unknown factions are trying to sabotage public hearings on a new pension formula that could benefit many insured workers nationwide, according to the The Progressive Social Security Group, attached to the opposition People’s Party.
'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Changing times leave poor elderly folk 'in need of extra support'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2025
» As an aged society, Thailand will need to figure out how to care for elders who have no pension or income, says a Thammasat University academic.
Cops' salaries cut for conman motorcade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» Two military police officers have been detained and are facing disciplinary punishment for leading the motorcade of an alleged conman who claimed to have close ties with several political bigwigs, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Casino push is too fast, critics say
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2025
» Casino-entertainment complex opponents voiced concern over the way the government was pushing the scheme, saying it appeared to be rushed without sufficient public scrutiny or a proper feasibility study.