The opposition will attempt to scale back funds earmarked for non-essential construction projects as well as defence spending during scrutiny of the 3.3-trillion-baht fiscal 2021 budget bill which passed its first reading in the House on Friday night. Likely to face drastic cuts are spending on construction, he said. "The budget bill was drafted in such a way that it would leave the people financially weak or bankrupt," he said. He said he doubted that the government would be able to collect the predicted 2.67 trillion baht in tax revenues for its 3.3-trillion-baht budget. He pledged to closely scrutinise the bill and ensure that it will address the public health crisis and its economic fallout.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2020 23:37 UTC