MP Kungfu Vasawat visited a Border Patrol Police base to highlight the problem of delayed allowance payments. Even the daily 50 baht allowance is still paid late, prompting him to urge agencies to act swiftly, noting the effect on the morale and motivation of the personnel.
On 9 November 2026, Mr. Vasawat Puangpornsi, party-list MP and secretary-general of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, visited a Border Patrol Police base to listen to the problems and hardships faced by officers, especially regarding the duty allowance. Although the allowance is only 50 baht per day, there are issues with arrears and delays in payment.
Mr. Vasawat said he has repeatedly followed up on this issue both in the Budget Committee meetings and in informal discussions with relevant agencies, but the only explanation received is that the matter is still in the budget allocation process.
Meanwhile, personnel in the Lower Northeastern border area only recently received arrears payments on 30 September. In the Southern border area, there are ongoing issues with allowance reductions, which affect the morale and motivation of those on duty.
MP Kungfu Vasawat emphasized that Border Patrol Police officers must conduct patrols in risky areas, traveling many kilometers on difficult routes, facing dangers to protect the safety of the public and the nation. Therefore, they deserve appropriate and timely compensation and welfare.
He called on the relevant agencies to urgently resolve issues of allowance arrears and budget allocation, so that those protecting the borders do not have to wait to receive their rightful benefits.