Thai Parliament Passes 2027 Budget Bill 338 to 144
The Thai parliament approved the 2027 fiscal budget bill in its third reading with 338 to 144 votes after a 4-day debate on revolving funds.
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- The Thai parliament approved the 2027 fiscal budget bill in the third reading with a 338 to 144 vote.
- MP Chayaphon Satanthorn raised concerns during the debate over revolving fund allocations for a political training course.
- The final nine sections of the bill were swiftly reviewed before heading to the Senate.
On September 10, the Thai parliament continued its deliberation on the 2027 fiscal budget bill during the second and third readings, focusing intensely on Section 39 regarding revolving funds and state agency budget allocations.
Chayaphon Satanthorn, a House representative for the People's Party, took the floor to question the budget allocated to the political training course known as PTS 17, pointing out that five projects under the program utilized a combined budget of 54 million baht annually while seeking additional subsidies.
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Chayaphon further raised questions regarding the transparency of subcommittee operations and miscellaneous expenses covered by the program, including stationery, bags, meals, and field trip supplies, before the session moved forward to address the remaining budgetary sections.
"I want to respond to someone with a heart as vast as the ocean who previously said that this course selects people according to political party quotas, but that is not entirely true."
Chayaphon Satanthorn
Starting at 6:00 PM, the review of sections 33 through 41 proceeded smoothly with minimal opposition, completing the final phase of the budget deliberation within 11 hours.
Budget deliberations in the Thai legislature often serve as a critical platform for scrutinizing state expenditures and revolving funds allocated to specialized training programs. Debates of this nature highlight the ongoing legislative oversight regarding public fund usage and institutional transparency.
Source: Matichon Politics
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