Phadorn criticizes Suphanat over flood relief budget
Minister Phadorn Prissananantakul responded to MP Suphanat Minchaiynunt regarding flood relief budget calculations, stating the cabinet has approved 4.7 billion baht in the first phase.
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- Minister Phadorn Prissananantakul addresses MP Suphanat Minchaiynunt's flood relief critique
- The cabinet approved 4.7 billion baht in the first round with central funds ready
On October 17, 2026, Mr. Phadorn Prissananantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, responded to criticisms made by Mr. Suphanat Minchaiynunt, a Bangkok Member of Parliament from the People's Party, who accused the government of miscalculating flood relief budgets by a factor of four and demanded an additional 12 billion baht.
Mr. Phadorn stated that such actions should not be aimed at creating public misunderstanding or social unrest. He emphasized that the government fully recognizes the urgent needs of citizens affected by the natural disaster across the country.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Regarding financial allocations, the Minister revealed that the Cabinet has already approved an initial budget of 4.7 billion baht for assistance and stands ready to allocate additional central funds once the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation submits official requests.
Disputes over disaster relief budgets often highlight the friction between legislative oversight and executive communication during national crises. Understanding how emergency funds and central reserves are deployed is essential for evaluating the actual scope of government assistance versus political discourse.
Mr. Phadorn expressed gratitude to citizens for not falling for unverified information and urged them to follow official updates. He also called on opposition representatives to exercise caution and halt public narrative-building campaigns.
"As for the Bangkok MP, collaborating with the government to help affected citizens is much better than sitting around gathering half-truths to discredit the government, because you are a member of parliament, not an influencer."
Phadorn Prissananantakul
Concluding his remarks, the Minister reiterated that elected representatives should dedicate their time to assisting victims on the ground alongside state agencies rather than utilizing incomplete data for political maneuvering.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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