Secretary of the House of Representatives confirmed that it is the right of MPs to sit in business class. As for the high cost of accommodation, it is just a budget set according to regulations, but disbursements are based on actual figures. While gifts, the House of Representatives has a department to prepare for them.

Mrs. Phonphit Phetcharoen, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Referring to the case of Mr. Padipat Santiphada, 1st Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, leading the Progressive Party MPs. Prepare the way to see the work in Singapore with MPs from the Progressive Party. Let's travel together. This has caused criticism of the worthiness of using the budget. By confirming that flying in business class is the right of every MP, setting a high accommodation budget is It is only an estimate based on the price set by the Comptroller General's Department. But the disbursement will be the actual number. But right now I don't know how much. Will have to wait after returning.

“For traveling to see work in Singapore this time. In addition to going to see work, it is also like parliamentary diplomacy. The legislature must also take steps to strengthen international relations. In the past, there have been foreigners who have come to meet and view the Thai parliament as well. Therefore, Mr. Pradipat's trip to Singapore this time is a mission. Field of study abroad And I believe that after traveling, the First Vice President will be able to explain to society,” said the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives.

As for the issue of the budget for gifts, Ms. Phonphit confirmed that the average price was also set, which was prepared by the council. It's not that Mr. Padipat wants anything.

Source: Thai News Agency