Pakorn Probes 30M Baht Central Budget for Hat Yai
Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan chairs a committee to investigate allegations of misusing a 30 million baht central budget for Hat Yai flood recovery.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Pakorn Nilprapan leads a committee meeting to investigate a 30M baht budget
- Focuses on central funds allocated for Hat Yai flood recovery projects
- The government assures it takes complaints of budget misuse seriously
At 10:00 AM on August 19, 2026, at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan served as chairman of the committee investigating facts and legal aspects regarding the expenditure of the central budget, specifically the emergency reserve fund.
The meeting was convened to review the first session of 2026 focusing on urban rehabilitation projects following severe flooding in Hat Yai and surrounding areas, after complaints emerged regarding alleged improper spending.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Key attendees joining the meeting included Deputy Minister of Interior Worsit Leangprasert and Phumwisarn Kasemsuk, Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), to thoroughly examine the facts.
Mr. Pakorn stated during the meeting regarding the past disaster that the critical flooding in Hat Yai and surrounding districts occurred between November 19-21, 2025, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency on November 25, 2025.
Investigating central budget spending during crisis recoveries is a vital mechanism to ensure transparency and accountability, especially in heavily impacted regions like Hat Yai where hundreds of thousands suffered. The involvement of anti-corruption agencies helps guarantee that relief funds are utilized properly and ethically.
The disaster affected over 800,000 people, causing widespread structural and property damage alongside tragic fatalities. The government reiterated that it is addressing the situation with utmost urgency and commitment to assist all victims.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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