Opposition prepares to scrutinise budget transfer bill (opens original article in a new tab)

Opposition parties in Thailand prepare to scrutinize the 2026 budget transfer bill and 2027 budget, citing concerns over transparency, delays, and spending priorities. The Democrat Party criticized the government's slow action and small transfer amount, while the People's Party will examine the budget transfer related to the Thai-Cambodian conflict and off-budget spending practices.

• Opposition parties plan to scrutinize the 2026 budget transfer bill and 2027 budget due to concerns over delays, transparency, and spending priorities.
• Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva criticized the government for slow action and small transfer amount despite high borrowing needs.
• People's Party will examine the 10.3-billion-baht budget transfer related to the Thai-Cambodian conflict and off-budget spending practices.
• PP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul raised concerns about potential overlaps between off-budget and national budget projects.