What Thais want to see in 2020 Budget
In a few months’ time, the current Thai government’s position could be hanging in the balance. This is thanks to the country’s 3.2-trillion-baht (US$105.6 billion) fiscal 2020 budget which will have its third reading on 9 January next year.
The 2020 fiscal year began on 1 October and its first reading was held recently on 19 October. The second and third readings of the budget bill, however, will not be held until 8 and 9 January, respectively. The first reading was only to approve the bill in principle, the second reading will discuss the bill by section, and the third reading will determine whether the bill will be passed in its entirety.
Sheith Khidhir
