Senator concerned about drug problems Urge the Ministry of Interior to speed up suppression

Parliament, Senators urge the government to solve the problem of the severe drug epidemic - raise salaries to help with living expenses for pensioners throughout the country. Today's Senate meeting (January 30) was attended by Mr. Phonphet Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate. Chairing the meeting It was opened for members to discuss the problems of the people. Mr. On Kajkratok, Senator, discussed the current situation in Thailand and around the world experiencing the economic downturn. The cost of living has increased, prices of all consumer products have increased. As a result, the government has taken many measures, such as adjusting the minimum wage for workers. or help farmers Various career fields and the Cabinet have resolved to increase the salaries of civil servants throughout the system. To be effective in May 2024, but I don't know that the government sees the group of pensioners who have worked tirelessly and sacrificed. Help the people or not? 'After retirement Even though there is a salary provided by the government But the reality is that only 20 percent can live with enough to use or have enough. But the other 80 percent Still having to struggle every month with not having enough money to support the family and living. Some people look down on it as a sick elephant. It's a social burden. No use, worthless Therefore, he called on the Prime Minister and the government to increase salaries and help with living expenses for pensioners throughout the country. To give morale to these groups of people as well,' Mr. On said. Mrs. Penpak Srithong, Senator, discussed the drug problem that is rampant in the village area. In Na Chaluai District, Ubon Ratchathani, we would like people to be responsible for suppressing drugs among children and teenagers. I would like to ask the Minister of Interior to speed up the order of the crackdown. Because the parents have already reported the information, it is still quiet and the epidemic is increasing. which when looking at the current news Teenagers aged 12-13 y ears are already criminals. Even marijuana is sold in schools. which if not dealt with will be a threat to the future To children and the safety of others Source: Thai News Agency