Ice Rakchanok Criticizes Minister Suchart Over Groundwater Budget

Thairath•Politics•18d ago

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MP Rakchanok Srinok criticizes Minister Suchart Chomklin over allegations of budget irregularities in groundwater drilling projects.

•Rakchanok Srinok challenged the transparency of a 6,500 million baht groundwater project approved by the Cabinet on June 23, 2026.
•Rakchanok Srinok alleged that projects were selected based on party areas after the election rather than actual need.
•Rakchanok Srinok questioned Suchart Chomklin's qualifications and lack of specialized expertise across various ministries he has served in.

•On August 6, 2026, Rakchanok Srinok posted on Facebook responding to Suchart Chomklin.
•The Cabinet considered drought response measures on February 3, 2026, and approved 6,500 million baht for projects on June 23, 2026.
•Rakchanok Srinok claimed that many projects in the set had not passed the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) before being selected.
•Rakchanok Srinok argued that the requirement to complete solar-powered groundwater pumps within 90 days suggests prior insider knowledge for contractors.
•Rakchanok Srinok admitted she is not a groundwater drilling expert but is an expert in detecting budget irregularities suggesting corruption.
•Rakchanok Srinok questioned why Suchart Chomklin continues to be appointed as a minister despite lacking specific expertise or clear policy achievements.
•Rakchanok Srinok suggested plotting budget requests from the past 5 years on a map to verify if approvals were impartial.

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Rakchanok Srinok

"Do not just speak vaguely; lay out the data. If you are sincere and the information has been requested, please send it back."

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Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

A party-list MP from the People's Party.

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)ℹ️

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of MP Rakchanok Srinok.

National Water Resources Committee(คณะกรรมการทรัพยากรน้ำแห่งชาติ)

The body that projects regarding water nationwide must typically pass through.

Cabinet(ครม.)

The executive body that approved the 6,500 million baht budget.

Local Administrative Organizations(องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น)

The entities that submitted budget requests for projects.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Suchart Chomklin.