Bangkok: The Comptroller General's Department has announced a relaxation of procurement guidelines for government agencies, specifically for purchases not exceeding 50,000 baht, aimed at streamlining procedures from December 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Patricia Mongkolvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General's Department, stated that the Committee on Government Procurement and Supplies Management has decided to exempt certain compliance requirements with the Ministry of Finance's regulations. The new guidelines establish simplified procedures for procurements within the specified budget, necessitating the creation of loan contracts for all expenditures and procurement items. These funds are to be disbursed to creditors or eligible recipients. Government agencies will be required to adhere to a 15-day deadline for borrowing officers to submit proof of payment and remaining balances from the date of receipt. Accepted forms of proof include receipts, receipts, or full-format tax invo ices. In cases involving electronic signatures, a payment certificate will not be required to accompany the payment. Agencies that have developed an electronic service system (e-Service) for internal operations can use this system to facilitate electronic loan contract preparation, document submission, loan fund disbursement requests, and proof of payment submissions. Internal audits are mandated to establish guidelines for verifying the accuracy of loans for purchases not exceeding 50,000 baht, as stipulated by the Ministry of Finance. The procedures in the New Government Financial Management Information System (GFMIS) Thai system and accounting records must align with the standards set by the Comptroller General's Department. Ms. Mongkolvanich concluded that these streamlined regulations and procedures for borrowing funds for low-value procurements would enhance the clarity and compliance of government agency operations. The changes are expected to improve control and auditing processes and boost the effi ciency of government agency disbursements, thereby supporting swift budget disbursements into the economic system.
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