MP Demands Government Clarify Southern Border Police Allowance Cuts

"Romdon" presses the government to clarify the issue of allowance cuts for southern border police after official documents circulated widely, but the prime minister firmly denies any cuts, leaving officers facing confusion and uncertainty.

October 29, 2026 - People's Party list MP Romdon Panjor addressed the news circulation about budget reductions for allowances of police officers serving in southern border provinces. He stated that to date, the government and top-level commanders continue to evade giving a straightforward explanation of the facts, even as the first salary payment date of the 2027 fiscal year approaches, while personnel in the field still face confusion and uncertainty.

Romdon noted that conflicting explanations have emerged from various sides, particularly news reports claiming the allowance cuts resulted from increased personnel in the area, requiring the existing budget lump sum to be averaged out - which he called a bizarre rationale for state administration. Meanwhile, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview flatly denying any budget cuts whatsoever, contradicting the official orders that have been widely disseminated, further deepening confusion and severely damaging the morale of personnel risking their lives in the area.

Romdon added that it is concerning that information operations (IO) pages of some security agencies have attempted to deflect the issue by leveling accusations and attacking members of parliament, including himself in his capacity as an MP, claiming they are the cause of the budget cuts. He said this not only spreads false information but also fundamentally distorts the parliamentary budget scrutiny mechanism. Such cheap and deceitful use of IO reflects an intent by top commanders or superiors to cover up the truth, choosing to turn a deaf ear to the voices of rank-and-file police who put their lives on the line daily.

Romdon explained that this budget is quite complex, especially the allowances or special remuneration for personnel serving in southern border provinces, which flow through both the Royal Thai Police's own channels and the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC). He has tracked this budget over multiple fiscal years and finds it incomprehensible why such ambiguity has arisen in the current situation.

Romdon further stated that beyond the police, he has also received complaints about special allowances, combat pay, and other special remuneration for numerous agencies, as well as welfare payments for vulnerable groups. He understands there have been changes in budget administration, particularly in the 2027 fiscal year, which the previous national strategy had earmarked as a crucial transition year. He invited those with additional information and details to submit it, and affirmed he will use every parliamentary mechanism to question and push for clarity and a reasonable resolution.