Rakchanok Criticizes DSI Budget Amid Parliament Clashes
House of Representatives on Sep 9, 2026 debates the 3.78 trillion baht FY2027 budget as Rakchanok Srinok targets DSI and shows controversial photos.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- The House of Representatives holds its third day of debates on the 3.78 trillion baht FY2027 budget bill.
- Rakchanok Srinok takes the floor during Section 21 on the Ministry of Justice to criticize the DSI budget.
- She displays a photograph showing a prospective DSI chief welcoming Anutin Charnvirakul in Buriram.
- Tensions rise in parliament following allegations regarding civil servants serving political factions.
During the third day of the House of Representatives session on September 9, 2026, lawmakers continued their second and third readings of the fiscal year 2027 budget bill, valued at 3.78 trillion baht, amidst intense debates across various ministerial sections.
As the assembly moved to Section 21 concerning the Ministry of Justice, overseen by Lertsak Pattanachaikul, the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, MP Rakchanok Srinok of the People's Party addressed the chamber with sharp criticisms directed at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Referencing documents from the sub-committee review, MP Rakchanok raised questions over whether DSI projects genuinely addressed ongoing issues. She pointed to the agency's strategic risk management plan published on its website, noting that out of 165 total personnel, 70% [...]
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The budget debate sessions in the House represent a crucial window for MPs to scrutinize government spending and agency performance. Raising questions about personnel structures and political appointments within law enforcement agencies highlights the opposition's ongoing efforts to demand transparency and challenge institutional dynamics, frequently resulting in fierce parliamentary floor disputes.
The assembly grew tense as MP Rakchanok displayed an image of the prospective new DSI chief welcoming Anutin Charnvirakul in Buriram province, leading to immediate interruptions and protests over remarks concerning civil servants serving political influences.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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