Bangkok Post – Budget easily passes first reading

January 5, 2024

Opposition parties say draft for fiscal 2024 fails to address many pressing issues

PUBLISHED : 5 Jan 2024 at 21:11

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, an MP with the opposition Move Forward Party, makes a point during the budget debate on Friday in the House of Representatives. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

The House of Representatives on Friday evening approved the first reading of the draft budget for the 2024 fiscal year, with 311 votes in favour, 177 against…