The President of the House of Representatives stated that approval was given according to rights.

Wan Nor” confirms budget audit. Looked at the work of Singapore “Padipat” before approving it. Emphasize that it is in accordance with regulations and rights. Believed to be beneficial to the council’s work Aiming to arrange a meeting for all parties Emphasize that the budget should be used to look after the work to be worth the public taxes.

Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives Referring to the case of approval for Mr. Padipat Santipada, 1st Vice President of the House of Representatives, and his delegation to visit Singapore to see the work. But it was criticized for using an inflated budget. It has already been inspected and approved. This is considered according to the steps according to regulations and considered as appropriate. When it was seen that it could be brought back for use according to its authority and duties, it was approved. which is not a trip and going to Singapore which is not far away and went for only 2 days and saw that it would be beneficial to the work business When the request for approval was made correctly, it was approved.

For the case where there has been criticism that the budget has been inflated for both accommodation and airplane expenses. Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor said that everything is in accordance with the procedures and the rights of each person who can withdraw according to their authority and duties. and is a legal right The Comptroller General’s Department or the Budget Bureau has set the criteria. Each person may be able to withdraw the same amount. But if you break the rules Those who spent money must return the money. Which is the matter of approving various amounts of money It follows a framework that can be practiced. But if you’re done using it, what’s left must be returned.

As for the case that has occurred, it will cause concern in approving the budget to take care of various activities or not. The Speaker of the House of Representatives said that there was not much in the matter and it only went to Singapore. which is nearby And I think there should be a good model that can be studied. and can be used beneficially, so there shouldn’t be any problems

When asked if there would be orders or requests for cooperation regarding the use of the budget for visiting the work. The Speaker of the House of Representatives said that the details of the budget and the work to be viewed must be looked at as appropriate. Most will go during the closing session. I think there will be a need for a meeting with all parties regarding the use of the budget to go abroad and use it with caution. and see what should be done to make it worthwhile for the people’s taxes as much as possible.

Source: Thai News Agency