Bangkok: Mr. Chada Thaiseth has voiced concerns over the structure of the Thai bureaucratic system, highlighting inefficiencies that hinder national development. Speaking at the Special Committee's discussion on the draft Budget Act for the Fiscal Year 2027, he emphasized that the burgeoning number of administrative positions contributes substantially to rising government expenditures, particularly personnel costs.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chada criticized the persistent increase in civil servant positions and the resultant financial burden, which includes salaries, medical expenses, and pensions amounting to hundreds of billions of baht. He noted that the personnel budget now exceeds 1 trillion baht annually, limiting the government's capacity to invest in other crucial developmental areas.
Mr. Chada pointed out the significant expansion of positions across various government sectors, such as the Ministry of Interior, where there is an excessive number of deputy governors and inspectors-general. The imbalance in workforce structure results in a scenario where there are many individuals in supervisory roles but insufficient personnel to execute tasks effectively.
Describing the issue as "garbage swept under the rug," Mr. Chada urged relevant agencies, particularly those overseeing public sector personnel administration, to reassess the expansion of management positions. He warned that the unchecked creation of new roles would strain the national budget and impede the government's developmental efforts.
He also proposed measures to enhance public resource efficiency, such as encouraging the use of electric vehicles in government agencies, installing solar panels on government buildings, and reviewing government vehicle rental budgets. These initiatives aim to optimize government spending and bolster efficiency.