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Prepare to consider Budget ’67 on March 26.

Parliament, "Khamnoon" reveals that the Senate is preparing to consider Budget 67 on 26 Mar., insisting on expediting consideration according to MPs. Point out that all parties are cooperating in order for the country to move forward. Mr. Khamnoon Sitthisaman, spokesman for the Senate Extraordinary Affairs Committee (Senate Whip), mentioned the consideration of the draft bill (Act) for the fiscal year 2024 that this week is the last week of work for the Extraordinary Committee to study the draft. The Senate Budget Expenditure Act for the year 2024 for the President of the Senate to add to the agenda on March 26th. Initially, only one consideration date was set for March 26th, which is now Collecting names of senators. who expressed their desire to participate in the discussion It is expected that the resolution will be completed in the evening of that day. 'The information that will be discussed by the Senate is similar to that of the MP. Because the Senate appointed the committee. To study the draft budge t together with MPs. The Senate's consideration is therefore expedited. The committee will compile all budget changes within this week. To present details to members Most are just observations. Because according to the power of the Senate, they cannot do anything at all. Whether reducing or cutting the budget,' Mr. Khamnoon said. Mr. Khamnoon said that setting the budget for 2024 is considered a special year with limitations and now half the year has already passed. The current budget uses the 2023 budget first, and when considering the draft 2024 Budget Act, it will be completed in a few months. The draft Budget Act for 2025 will enter parliament. In considering the draft Budget Act 67, it can be seen that the House of Representatives rushed to shorten the time by 1-2 weeks, which the Senate approved. Do not delay and consider as soon as possible. Because I think that this government does not yet have its own budget to use. I think that all parties are trying to cooperate so that the country can move forwar d. As for the draft Budget Act for 2025, it will be the first draft of the Budget Act that this government has made on its own and counted from the beginning,' Mr. Khamnoon said. Source: Thai News Agency