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Democrat MP says allowance cuts hurt deep South police and families

Today 09:00 Key points summarised by AI

Democrat MP Churee Noomkaew urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to address allowance cuts for junior police officers serving in Thailand's high-risk southern provinces.
These officers, many from northern and northeastern regions, face significant dangers and rely on the 1,000-2,000 baht monthly allowance to support their families' basic necessities.
Churee emphasized the state's duty to provide proper care for officers while they are alive and serving in restive areas, rather than waiting to offer post-mortem compensation.
The allowance reductions, effective October 1, have drawn widespread criticism, with officers attributing them to unfair spending priorities rather than insufficient budget allocations.

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.