AHV funds for Thai pensioners: Controversial child pension under pressure (Swiss Press Video 2025, by Juerg Brandenberger) - Swiss Press Award

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Juerg Brandenberger

Swiss pensioners receive pensions for children – even those living abroad. A section of parliament wants to stop this. This pension is particularly controversial in the expat paradise of Thailand. Some of the pensioners have become fathers (again) here or are caring for a foster child. In return, they receive money from the AHV (Old Age and Survivors' Insurance) fund – a lot of money by Thai standards. A VJ report from Udon Thani.