webfact Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Emergency fund from 2020 budget running dry, Bureau reports By THE NATION Dechapiwat na Songkhla The emergency fund of Bt96 billion from the fiscal 2020 budget has been nearly used up, Dechapiwat na Songkhla, director of the Budget Bureau, has said. He said the Bureau will report the matter to the Cabinet on Tuesday (March 31). “If the government does not make a decision soon, we might not have enough funds for additional measures to cope with Covid-19 and the drought problem,” he added. Dechapiwat explained that the budget, which has been nearly used up, included Bt18 billion to help people who are affected by Covid-19 and drought, Bt45 billion for cash handouts of Bt5,000 per person for three months for those who are not insured under social security, and Bt2 billion as compensation of interest for the Government Housing Bank as part of the government’s campaign to support house buyers. “The Bureau will propose two approaches to solve this problem: the first approach is to have the Ministry of Finance issue an emergency loan decree,” he said. “However, this approach will need to consider whether it complies with the Constitution, as Section 140 stipulates the emergency loan decree is only allowed for expenditures approved in the budget spending list. Meanwhile, the Constitution’s Section 172 stipulates that loan for emergency can be immediately approved. This approach may take some time, as we will need the Constitutional Court’s ruling first.” The second approach, according to Dechapiwat, is to have the Cabinet issue the Budget Transfer Act to transfer unused budget from government agencies that have leftover budget or no immediate projects to use it in the next few months to emergency fund. “This approach can be done faster and has no legal obstacles,” he added. “However, it is up to the Cabinet to consider which approach to use to fix the problem.” Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385052 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-30 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Cancel all military procurements – that should add a few more billion baht to the coffers 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: Cancel all military procurements – that should add a few more billion baht to the coffers The military would rather see people starving and dying in the streets than give up the toys for the boys. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThreeEyedRaven Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: Cancel all military procurements – that should add a few more billion baht to the coffers As would stopping the corruption which has no doubt also seen a healthy chunk "diverted." 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokfrog Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, the Constitution’s Section 172 stipulates that loan for emergency can be immediately approved. This approach may take some time, as we will need the Constitutional Court’s ruling first.” I don't see a problem here as the Constitution Court always seems more than happy to do the government's bidding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, ThreeEyedRaven said: As would stopping the corruption which has no doubt also seen a healthy chunk "diverted." I find it quite ironic that the ability to "divert" funds in large numbers, swiftly from one place to another exists already within the ranks of the government, though they will be unable to acknowledge said ability, without people asking how they knew how to do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exparte Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 14 Million signed up for the Cash Hand-outs of 5,000 baht for three months. That is a total of 210 Billion Baht alone. More than double the total amount of their "Emergency Fund". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, exparte said: 14 Million signed up for the Cash Hand-outs of 5,000 baht for three months. That is a total of 210 Billion Baht alone. More than double the total amount of their "Emergency Fund". but did they pay? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, darksidedog said: I find it quite ironic that the ability to "divert" funds in large numbers, swiftly from one place to another exists already within the ranks of the government, though they will be unable to acknowledge said ability, without people asking how they knew how to do it! Easy, it's standard for purchases to be made through agents not direct transactions direct with the manufacturer. A professor friend told me about this, it is introduced to stop manufacturers trying to 'negotiate' direct with ministers and ministerial officials and vica-verca. How much commission do agents get and what do they do with their commissions? Like all good folks they 'share' which involves hefty sharing with those who helped them get commissions. Edited March 30, 2020 by scorecard 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaveE13 Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Sell fattys watches problem solved! 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Well, of course those submarines and military grade choppers were completely necessary purchases. They also spend nearly $1 billion per year on another highly necessary establishment (I'll leave that to answer yourself). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Forget death and taxes........There are only two certainties in LOS...……...greed and corruption! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, exparte said: 14 Million signed up for the Cash Hand-outs lets see the approval rate though, bet they clamp right down on that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Just wondering that in Thailand like in Thailand, i'll be utterly gobsmacked to learn if there weren't some middlemen with vested interests to somehow syphon some of emergency funds to their pocket... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, BobbyL said: Well, of course those submarines and military grade choppers were completely necessary purchases. actually heard reports the invading Laos navy is moving towards Thailand now, 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 In my village yesterday, the Local Authority visited my SIL,s house to give out free safety products for the Household. They received the following 1 x Baby sized Face Mask 1 X 50 Ml bottle of Hand Sanitiser The Household has 5, yes 5 residents, non of which is a baby. My question is this. if the Local Authorities are not supplying the people with these products, where are they all going ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Hmm. Makes me wonder about the 800,000 extension monies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy John Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 hour ago, canopus1969 said: Cancel all military procurements – that should add a few more billion baht to the coffers Trillion not billion! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: actually heard reports the invading Laos navy is moving towards Thailand now, Or The Maldivian army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cake Monster said: In my village yesterday, the Local Authority visited my SIL,s house to give out free safety products for the Household. They received the following 1 x Baby sized Face Mask 1 X 50 Ml bottle of Hand Sanitiser The Household has 5, yes 5 residents, non of which is a baby. My question is this. if the Local Authorities are not supplying the people with these products, where are they all going ? dont be stupid, you all take it in turns to share the mask, dont know why they dont give out SOAP cheaper and as effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, ezzra said: Just wondering that in Thailand like in Thailand, i'll be utterly gobsmacked to learn if there weren't some middlemen with vested interests to somehow syphon some of emergency funds to their pocket... Well there seems to be all sorts of other scams going on ( some that have been found out - 200M face masks Etc ) and probably many that have not reared their ugly heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 What about using the off budget funds for a good purpose? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: Hmm. Makes me wonder about the 800,000 extension monies. get married quick, that way youll only lose half....either to the govt or wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: actually heard reports the invading Laos navy is moving towards Thailand now, 555! Will be interesting to see Thailand's response. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Is that Nicholas Cage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Grumpy John said: 555! Will be interesting to see Thailand's response. They won't be able to deploy submarines as there's no water in the Mekhong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 return submarines and coppers back to senders, reduce top government and (good for nothing) military generals pay check and trillions baht will flow back in the budget 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Here comes the crisis there goes the money your on your own if your poor wherever you are man the subs ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehowden Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 As they haven't actually used any of the budget yet (like nobody has been paid) I think what he means is that there have been more applications than they expected. Careful scrutiny of all applications will most likely lead to many rejections, but hey that would involve a bit of work, easier just to ask for more money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Grumpy John said: 555! Will be interesting to see Thailand's response. Probably to wait a few years until the Thai Navy gets its new submarines and worked them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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