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Bhumjaithai Party Spokesperson Hits Back at Dech Issara on Budget Allocation

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Ms. Nan Boonthida, Ubon Ratchathani MP and Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson, yesterday fired back at Mr. Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Interior, who accused the Bhumjaithai Party of concentrating the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget in some areas. Ms. Boonthida emphasized that every agency can request as much budget as they want, and it's the minister's duty to decide how much and where the budget will be allocated.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ms. Nan Boonthida stated that the Bhumjaithai Party is waiting to see if the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget will really stimulate the economy and what form it will take.
  • She emphasized that the distribution of the budget depends on the minister's approval and every agency has the right to request as much budget as they want.
  • Mr. Chaichanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, suggested that an investigation into the facts rather than looking at numbers should be conducted to determine if there is truth to Mr. Decha Isara's allegations.
  • 40 billion baht of the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget still remains unallocated, sparking concerns about its distribution.
  • The Bhumjaithai Party has been criticized for allegedly concentrating the budget in certain areas, but Ms. Boonthida insists that the distribution depends on the minister's approval.
  • The Bhumjaithai Party has expressed disappointment with the 10,000 baht handout to the people and is waiting to see if the 157 billion baht will be distributed effectively.

Statistics:

  • 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget allocated to local administrative organizations
  • 40 billion baht of the 157 billion baht remaining unallocated
  • 110 billion baht spent on transportation, water resources, irrigation, and agricultural areas
  • 10,000 baht handout to the people previously implemented

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency, "Bhumjaithai Party spokesman counters 'Dech Issara' on the issue of budget concentration or distribution", July 16, 2025.
  • Thai News Agency, "Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson hits back at Dech Issara over economic stimulus budget", July 16, 2025.

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