Abhisit proposes 10% budget cut for independent organizations

Thairath•Society•10d ago

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Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a 10% budget reduction for independent organizations during a House of Representatives meeting on September 10, 2026.

•Abhisit Vejjajiva requested a 10% budget cut for independent organizations during the second reading of the Annual Budget Appropriation Act 2027.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva questioned the integrity of the Election Commission regarding Senate election investigations and its cooperation with the DSI.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva warned that four Election Commission members may face conflict of interest and quid pro quo charges in an upcoming September 14 ruling.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed budget cuts for the National Anti-Corruption Commission and suggested linking asset verification systems with other state agencies.

•On September 10, 2026, Abhisit Vejjajiva spoke during the second reading of the Annual Budget Appropriation Act 2027 in the House of Representatives.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed an amendment to reduce the budget of independent organizations by 10 percent.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva cited a crisis of public confidence and a King Prajadhipok's Institute survey showing the Election Commission has the lowest public trust.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva questioned why the Election Commission did not refer a case to the Supreme Court under Section 62 regarding Senate election collusion.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva noted the Election Commission refused to receive or send case files regarding organized crime and money laundering to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
•Abhisit Vejjajiva warned that four Election Commission members, who originate from the accused Senate set, risk quid pro quo charges if they rule in favor of involved parties on September 14.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed reducing the budget of the National Anti-Corruption Commission and improving its asset verification system by linking it with the Bank of Thailand, Department of Land Transport, and Department of Lands.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that if the monitoring systems of independent organizations fail, democracy cannot truly move forward.

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Abhisit Vejjajiva

"quid pro quo"

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Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the Democrat Party who proposed budget cuts for independent organizations.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party led by Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

An independent organization questioned by Abhisit Vejjajiva regarding Senate election investigations and public trust.

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

The institution that conducted a survey on public trust in the Election Commission.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

An agency referred to as the DSI that experienced coordination issues with the Election Commission.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

An independent organization whose budget Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed to cut due to delays in case notifications.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

A state agency Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested linking to the NACC asset verification system.

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)

A state agency Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested linking to the NACC asset verification system.

Department of Lands(กรมที่ดิน)

A state agency Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested linking to the NACC asset verification system.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where the budget appropriation bill was discussed.

Annual Budget Appropriation Act 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปี พ.ศ. 2570)

The legislation under consideration regarding the budget for the year 2027.