MPs move forward to destroy ISOC budget after unsuccessful disbandment

Parliament, The House of Representatives approves a budget reduction for the Prime Minister's Office. According to the majority committee, "MPs move forward" and attacked the ISOC budget. "Chayaphon" nicknamed "Kor.Kor. Waiting in front of the room" because of every request for documents. The meeting was suspended and everyone went out to wait in front of the room, while "Ramadan" said that if it couldn't be dissolved, he would ask for a cut of almost 90%. "Chulphan" explained that ISOC has a lot of budget. Because it is the main agency overseeing the border Confirm disbursement according to plan Reporters reported that At the meeting of the House of Representatives In the agenda for considering the draft bill (Act), budget expenditures Fiscal year 2024, Agenda 2 and 3, which the Special Committee has finished considering. Considered Section 7 regarding the budget of the Office of the Prime Minister. The majority of the committee members reduced the budget to 24,124,617,500 baht From the original budget 24, 834,743,400 baht During the discussion Five MPs from the Progress Party attacked and cut the budget of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) because they agreed that it was an agency that used a lot of money. But it is not effective, with Mr. Chayaphon Sathondee, Bangkok MP, Progressive Party, as a committee member. Those who reserved their opinion debated that The Kingdom Peace and Security Operations Command (ISOC) is the most difficult agency to inspect. And I don't understand why the majority of the commissioners allowed this agency to pass through. Because I can't explain anything at all. Ready to suggest that it should be 'Sor. Waiting in front of the room' Mr. Chayaphon said that the project under ISOC's strategic plan is questionable as to the content of the project. and various necessary reasons There is little consistency, such as political development projects. and making love unity of the nation, amounting to 10.5 million baht, and a project to strengthen the security of key national i nstitutions, amounting to 33 million baht, which has been clarified that It is a forum for community leaders to discuss. and the creation of a house of philosophers But what does this have to do with maintaining peace within the country? 'Even according to my understanding ISOC has no weapons or equipment. Because it is a coordination agency But there is a budget of 120 million baht for equipment maintenance, which takes a long time to reveal the information to the Special Committee. It then appeared that it was the cost of maintaining equipment for other agencies, such as repairing the power backup system for a military camp. Repair night vision cameras, repair armored vehicles, buy drone batteries. Buy gun cleaning oil for each item. Send complete numbers. It's like we're afraid that we won't know if there's a hidden problem. It's as if we're afraid we won't know that it's just conjuring up numbers and then randomly drawing them up. In conclusion, ISOC, in addition to usurping the duties of the Rice Depart ment, We've taught him how to farm. Are you still taking over the duties of the Engineering Department? Where did it come from? Where did he study? I would like to know as well,' Mr. Chayaphon said. Mr. Chayaphon mentioned the project to increase government efficiency and drive policy with a budget of 345.6 million baht. What is suspicious is the hiring of a 12-month airplane charter from the private sector worth 190 million baht. Therefore, one cannot help but question whether there is a need. Charter an airline to drive policy? Having to travel a lot, and saying, "Aren't you going to wing it and give way to policy?" Or is your no-fly policy like this?' Mr. Chayaphon said that in the committee meeting When you keep trying to ask for documents, the meeting will be suspended. When we come back again, there will be a complete conclusion on what to cut or not cut. When I ask again, it is claimed that a resolution has been reached and moves on to other matters. So how can we be sure that this is truly an effect ive audit? This budget consideration is transparent, careful, and worthy of taxes. 'I asked for a lot of documents. Didn't come back at all. But I can just let it pass. I'm really asking. We went to talk outside the room. What were we going to talk about? Suddenly I turned on the microphone and told ISOC to go wait in front of the room. That's why this is the source of my story today: 'ISOC waiting in front of the room. 'What are you talking about? Can you give me a clarification? as a commissioner If you talk to each other, you'll know more. So please help clarify that. How does all this money make sense?' Mr. Chayaphon said. Meanwhile, Mr. Ramadan Panjor, MP for the Move Forward Party, discussed asking to cut the ISOC budget as well, stating that he could not wait for its dissolution and would like to decide to cut the ISOC budget because he had seen the numbers in each project. Must be cut to 89.7%, completely cut to a budget of 773 million baht because the ISOC budget is the largest budget in the Prime Minister's Office. More than 5 ministries, including the ministries of culture, commerce, tourism and sports, industry, and energy. Tied industry and energy still don't even reach the ISOC budget. In addition, there is reference to budget spending in the 3 southern border provinces as well. Lt. Thanadet Pengsuk, MP for Bangkok from the Kao Klai Party, started the discussion by criticizing ISOC. that it is the most annoying unit Asked to explain anything, he couldn't answer. There are no documents. ISOC is busy with every government agency. The same plan has been written every year. In addition, 33 million baht has been used to strengthen the security of the nation's main institutions, but there is no documentation to explain it. He could not let it go. ISOC did everything except the work on duty. In conclusion, what are the benefits? He therefore requested a 5% reduction. As a result, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, explained that ISOC is the main agency assigned to be responsible for solving problems in the southern border provinces. Especially security, therefore, requests for personnel according to plans and strategies 24 hours a day, causing additional funds to be disbursed. Confirm that there is no duplication within the organization. After more than 3 hours of discussion by the members, the meeting voted to approve Section 7 according to the majority of the committee, with a score of 292 to 169 votes. Source: Thai News Agency