Chuan Criticizes Ministry of Interior Budget and Personnel Efficiency

Khaosod•Politics•12d ago

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Chuan Leekpai criticized the Ministry of Interior regarding budget efficiency and the improper transfer of civil servants during a parliamentary budget debate.

•Chuan Leekpai debated the Ministry of Interior's budget during a House of Representatives meeting on September 9, 2026.
•The debate concerned the Annual Expenditure Budget Act for the fiscal year 2027, totaling 3.78 trillion baht.
•Chuan Leekpai warned that budget reductions are useless if the personnel utilizing the funds lack efficiency.
•Chuan Leekpai raised concerns about the interference in the transfer of senior civil servants.

Overview

•On September 9, 2026, Chuan Leekpai participated in the second and third readings of the Annual Expenditure Budget Act for the fiscal year 2027 at the Parliament.
•Chuan Leekpai stated that the Ministry of Interior is more recognized for the local government examinations of the Department of Local Administration than for its actual performance.
•Chuan Leekpai asserted that budget figures have no effect if the personnel using the budget lack efficiency.
•Chuan Leekpai claimed that an former Governor of Pattani and Bhumjaithai Party member mentioned problems with civil servant transfers during Anutin Charnvirakul's tenure as Minister of Interior.
•Chuan Leekpai warned that the country will face problems if the practice of proposing individuals for transfers based on political interests continues.
•Chuan Leekpai sent a letter dated January 27, 2026, to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the Minister of Interior, and the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police regarding election integrity.
•Chuan Leekpai mentioned that Sonthi Limthongkul is taking action to reclaim the country due to perceived injustices in current events.

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Key Entities

Person

Chuan Leekpai(ชวน หลีกภัย)ℹ️

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

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister who served as the Minister of Interior.

Sonthi Limthongkul(สนธิ ลิ้มทองกุล)ℹ️

A former leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The primary 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 under the Ministry of Interior noted for its local government examinations.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

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

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body considering the Annual Expenditure Budget Act for the fiscal year 2027.

Law

Annual Expenditure Budget Act for the fiscal year 2027(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติ (พ.ร.บ.) งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ.2570)

The budget bill totaling 3.78 trillion baht under consideration by the House of Representatives.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the House of Representatives meeting took place.