Chuan criticizes Ministry of Interior budget and efficiency

Matichon•Politics•12d ago

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Chuan Leekpai criticized the Ministry of Interior's efficiency and personnel transfers during a parliamentary budget debate.

•Chuan Leekpai debated the 2027 annual budget bill for the Ministry of Interior on September 9.
•Chuan Leekpai claimed the Ministry of Interior is more known for local government exam issues than for performance.
•Concerns were raised regarding the efficiency of budget users and political influence in civil servant transfers.
•Chuan Leekpai mentioned sending a letter on January 27, 2026, to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the Minister, and the Police Commissioner.

•On September 9, Chuan Leekpai debated the 2027 annual budget bill at the Parliament.
•Chuan Leekpai stated that the Ministry of Interior is recognized more for issues regarding Department of Local Administration exams than for its actual achievements.
•Chuan Leekpai remarked that budget reductions are useless if the individuals using the budget lack efficiency.
•Chuan Leekpai cited a former Governor of Pattani and Bhumjaithai Party member regarding problems with personnel transfers during Anutin Charnvirakul's tenure as Minister of Interior.
•Chuan Leekpai warned that allowing political representatives of interest to be appointed instead of good people would result in the country gaining nothing.
•Chuan Leekpai mentioned that Sonthi Limthongkul is taking action to reclaim the country due to various injustices.
•Chuan Leekpai sent a letter on January 27, 2026, to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the Minister of Interior, and the Police Commissioner regarding election integrity.
•Chuan Leekpai noted that the aforementioned letter did not achieve success because civil servants are deferential to politicians.

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Chuan Leekpai(ชวน หลีกภัย)ℹ️

A list MP from the Democrat Party who debated the Ministry of Interior's budget.

Lertsak Pattanachaikul(เลิศศักดิ์ พัฒนชัยกุล)

The second Deputy Speaker of the House who presided over the meeting.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior mentioned in relation to civil servant transfers.

Sonthi Limthongkul(สนธิ ลิ้มทองกุล)ℹ️

Former leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy who is acting to reclaim the country.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the peace and well-being of the country.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party to which Chuan Leekpai belongs.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

An agency within the Ministry of Interior mentioned regarding examination issues.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of a former Governor of Pattani mentioned by Chuan Leekpai.

People's Alliance for Democracy(พันธมิตรประชาชนเพื่อประชาธิปไตย)ℹ️

The organization formerly led by Sonthi Limthongkul.

Annual Budget Appropriation Bill 2027(ร่างพ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ 2570)

The budget bill being considered by the Parliament.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the budget meeting took place.

Pattani(ปัตตานี)

The province where a former governor and Bhumjaithai Party member served.