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Government accused of lacking direction and transparency in budget management

13 Sept 11:34 Key points summarised by AI

Opposition leader Natthapong Ruengpanyawut slammed the government's 3.78 trillion baht 2026 fiscal budget for lacking direction and transparency, ignoring budget scrutiny committee recommendations.
He criticized the investment focus on road building and canal dredging, arguing it prioritizes concession-based projects over vital national development and economic growth.
The budget scrutiny committee's 8.9 billion baht cuts for reallocation were disregarded, and the government allegedly overlooked budgets for key agencies, citing examples like the collapsed State Audit Office building and the allegedly overpriced SKYY9 building purchase by the Social Security Fund.

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.