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House to debate second and third readings of budget bill next week

13 Sept 10:54Key points summarised by AI

The 3.78 trillion baht 2026 budget bill will undergo its second and final readings in the House from August 13th to 15th, following its initial approval and committee scrutiny.
MPs will have restricted speaking times during the debates, with reserved speakers allotted seven minutes and others five minutes, across daily sessions running from 9 am to 11:30 pm.

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Thai government chief whip Wirat Rattanaseth, his wife, and 82 others are set to be indicted for alleged corruption in a 2012 futsal court construction project.
The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have agreed to combine seven case files, with indictments expected this month in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Officer Holders.
The 4.5 billion baht project was marred by corruption at all stages, including inflated material prices (8-9 times higher) and the use of unsuitable indoor mats for outdoor courts, leading to their abandonment.