A look at the benefits of Anutin Charnvirakul, the 32nd Prime Minister, who secured 293 votes—more than half of the parliament—with a monthly salary of 125,590 baht, according to documents from the Prime Minister's Office.
After the vote confirmed Anutin Charnvirakul as the Prime Minister for another term, becoming the 32nd Prime Minister, the benefits handbook for political officials and staff under the office, along with information on the Prime Minister's entitlements, summarizes the benefits and rights as follows.
The Prime Minister receives a total monthly salary of 125,590 baht, divided into:
Base salary: 75,590 baht
Position allowance: 50,000 baht
The documents specify the rules for medical expense reimbursements as follows:
Public hospitals: reimbursements are made according to Ministry of Finance regulations (actual costs covered within entitlement).
Private hospitals (in emergencies): reimbursements follow specified criteria.
Claims submission: can be made by submitting a welfare reimbursement form (Form 7131) along with the original receipt to the Finance and Accounting Division, Prime Minister's Office.
When traveling for official duties, expenses can be claimed as follows:
Travel allowance: reimbursed as a flat rate (about 800 baht per day domestically; for abroad, based on the destination country's rates).
Accommodation: reimbursed based on actual expenses within set limits or as a flat rate.
Transportation: reimbursable costs include first-class airfare (for the Prime Minister), hired vehicle fees, and other related expenses.
Other expenses: such as clothing cleaning (if travel exceeds 7 days, reimbursed actual costs up to 500 baht per day) and miscellaneous expenses (flat rate up to 500 baht per day).
Official vehicle: a car with driver and fuel budget is provided.
Official residence: the Prime Minister may stay at "Phitsanulok House" (though in practice, most prefer their private homes).
Staff team: entitled to appoint political officials to assist, such as advisors, secretaries, spokespersons, and various working groups.
Security and protection: 24-hour security provided by police and military personnel.