Parliament Approves 2570 Budget Bill With 288 Votes
Parliament approved the 2570 Budget Bill with 288 votes in favor, setting up a 72-member special committee to review amendments over the next 30 days.
At 9 p.m., parliament voted to approve the draft 2570 Budget Bill with a vote of 288 in favor, 119 opposed, and 86 abstentions. A 72-member special committee was formed to deliberate the legislation within a 30-day amendment period. The committee's first meeting is scheduled for July 2 at 1:30 p.m.
The 72-member special committee consists of representatives from multiple political parties: 18 from the cabinet, 21 from the Bhumjaithai Party, 13 from the Pheu Thai Party, 8 from the Move Forward Party, 6 from the Ek Dharma Party, 2 from the Democrat Party, 1 from the Thai United Party, 1 from the Thai National Party, 1 from the State Power Party, and 1 from the Economics Party. The committee includes former Bangkok gubernatorial candidate Chaivatcharit and other prominent political figures.
