Bangkok Post
Opposition prepares to scrutinise budget transfer bill
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Opposition parties are preparing to scrutinise both a budget transfer bill for fiscal 2026 and the proposed fiscal 2027 budget, citing concerns over delays, transparency and government spending priorities.
Key facts
- Opposition parties are preparing to scrutinise both a budget transfer bill for fiscal 2026 and the proposed fiscal 2027 budget, citing concerns over delays, transparency and government spending priorities.
- Democrat Party leader and list-MP Abhisit Vejjajiva said the opposition has yet to see details of the budget transfer bill, scheduled for parliamentary scrutiny on June 25.
- As for the 2027 spending plan, she said several ministries were under scrutiny, including the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, whose budget is expected to increase by more than 30%.
- The bill, which seeks authorisation to transfer expenditure allocations within the 2026 fiscal budget, will be considered by the cabinet on Tuesday.
Summary
Democrat Party leader and list-MP Abhisit Vejjajiva said the opposition has yet to see details of the budget transfer bill, scheduled for parliamentary scrutiny on June 25.
The bill, which seeks authorisation to transfer expenditure allocations within the 2026 fiscal budget, will be considered by the cabinet on Tuesday.