Thai Parliament Questions Agriculture Ministry Budget, Citing Redundant Spending and Lack of Transparency
During the deliberation of the FY2570 budget bill in the Thai Parliament, the opposition 'People's Party' has rigorously questioned the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' budget execution, citing redundant investments and opaque spending. Concerns were raised particularly regarding the purchase of weather radars and the construction of an aquarium, demanding more efficient budget allocation.
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