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Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, gives all salary to charity

Photo via Facebook/ เศรษฐา ทวีสิน – Srettha Thavisin.

Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin today declared that he will not accept his 125,590 baht monthly PM salary while he is in office, adding he will donate it to charity.

PM Office spokesperson Chai Watcharong said PM Srettha stressed to officials that charity is a good thing and everyone can do good according to their ability. To extend the act of kindness to every official, the 61 year old PM started with himself by donating his entire salary and allowance to charity.

According to Bright TV, PM Srettha earns about 125,590 baht per month, 75,590 baht is his salary and 50,000 baht is his position allowance. This amount does not include the allowance he receives for attending each Cabinet meeting.

The Bangkok-born prime minister stated that his salary could help people in…

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