Cabinet approves budget for fiscal 2027 (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's cabinet approved the 2027 fiscal budget and a budget transfer bill, with the prime minister urging ministers to defend spending plans in parliamentary debates. The opposition raised concerns over unfunded obligations and insufficient transfers.

• Cabinet approved 2027 fiscal budget of 3.788 trillion baht and a 10.3 billion baht transfer bill.
• PM Anutin instructed ministers to defend spending plans during parliamentary debates.
• Opposition criticized budget transfer for falling short of targets and leaving funding gaps.