File Photo: ชยพล สท้อนดี – Chayaphon Satondee
The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has sought approval for a Bt350 million budget for activities and projects which have nothing to do with national security, Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Chayaphon Satondee claimed today.
During the first day of debate on the second reading of the 2024 Budget Bill, the MP admitted that ISOC’s budget is very difficult analyse, because the officials concerned often cannot give any information or clarify the reasons for the budget.
He cited two examples. First, Bt10.5 million is allocated to promote political development and national unity and, second, there is a request for Bt33 million to promote the security of key national institutions.
When pressed for an explanation about the two projects by the Budget Scrutiny Committee, he said ISOC officials failed to…
