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Pheu Thai questions PM’s excuse for staying in Army welfare housing

13 Sept 10:29 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai party challenges Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, and Interior Minister Anupong Paochai for continuing to occupy military welfare housing after retirement, despite their various justifications.
Pheu Thai spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard questions why these high-ranking officials are exempt from vacating, contrasting their situation with other retired generals who move out and former prime ministers who lived outside barracks without security issues.
Former Thai Raksa Chart party's strategic chief Chaturon Chaisaeng equates the Prime Minister's continued stay to a legal transgression, drawing parallels to a past prime minister's removal for a similar violation.
Deputy Army Commander-in-Chief General Natthapol Narkpanich revealed that approximately 100 retired generals still occupy welfare housing, assuring that this issue will be resolved by March and outlining potential solutions for the broader housing problem.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.