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Loan bill to fund “digital wallet” appropriate and transparent - Julapun

13 Sept 07:57 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat affirmed that issuing a loan bill for the digital wallet scheme is the most transparent approach, enabling parliamentary debate and oversight.
His statement directly addressed criticism from opposition MPs during a budget debate regarding the scheme's exclusion from the main budget bill.
Julapun assured that the 500 billion baht borrowing is within financial disciplinary frameworks, projecting a manageable increase in Thailand's public debt from 62% to 64% of GDP.
He clarified that budget adjustments are normal practice, refuting claims that the budget doesn't reflect a crisis and explaining that funds are allocated for both new policies and inherited, legally binding projects.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.