Abhisit urges budget cuts for EC and NACC over lack of confidence

Matichon•Politics•10d ago

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Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a 10% budget cut for independent organizations including the Election Commission and the NACC during a parliamentary debate.

•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed cutting the budgets of independent organizations by 10% on September 10.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva cited a King Prajadhipok's Institute survey showing low public trust in the Election Commission.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva questioned why the Election Commission has not yet referred Senate collusion cases to the Supreme Court.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva criticized the NACC for taking 15 years to resolve a case involving him.

Overview

•On September 10 at 16:00, Abhisit Vejjajiva debated Section 32 regarding the budgets of independent organizations and the Office of the Attorney General.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a 10% budget cut for independent organizations, citing their lack of transparency and accountability.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva referenced a survey by King Prajadhipok's Institute indicating that the Election Commission has low and declining credibility due to unfair election processes.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva argued that the Election Commission should refer Senate collusion cases to the Supreme Court, citing a 2019 precedent involving points-exchange behavior.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva warned that four Election Commission members deciding on September 14 may have conflicts of interest if the decision favors accused Senators who have 'favors' toward them.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva criticized the NACC after receiving a letter stating he was not wrong in a case that took 15 years to process.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested the NACC establish data-sharing agreements with the Bank of Thailand, Department of Land Transport, and Department of Lands to streamline asset verification.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that budget cuts serve as a democratic mechanism for the Parliament to signal a need for organizational improvement and adherence to governance principles.

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Key Entities

Person

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

A party-list MP and leader of the Democrat Party.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party led by Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

An independent organization facing low public trust and questioned by Abhisit Vejjajiva regarding Senate collusion cases.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบกรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

An independent organization criticized by Abhisit Vejjajiva for its slow investigation process.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

Abbreviation for the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

EC(กกต.)

Abbreviation for the Election Commission.

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

An institute that conducted a survey on public trust in political organizations.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

An agency (DSI) that investigated and sent matters to the Election Commission.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested should have a data-sharing agreement with the NACC.

Department of Land Transport(กรมขนส่ง)

An organization Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested should have a data-sharing agreement with the NACC.

Department of Lands(กรมที่ดิน)

An organization Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested should have a data-sharing agreement with the NACC.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court responsible for deciding on election-related petitions sent by the Election Commission.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The court that ruled on a former minister's status regarding company shares.

Administrative Court(ศาลปกครอง)ℹ️

A court mentioned as being inaccessible for certain decisive powers of independent organizations.