President of the Ombudsman Revealed that request to investigate digital currency policy has been accepted. Let's gather facts. Wait for the government's clarity before considering a decision.
Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, Chairman of the Ombudsman Referring to the case of Mrs. Wirangrong Dabbaransi, president of the University Network for National Reform, submitting a matter to the Ombudsman with academic opinions. Please make a decision and send your opinion to the Constitutional Court. or administrative court Regarding the government's policy of distributing 10,000 baht digital wallets because it is considered that it may violate the constitution and fiscal discipline laws, the Ombudsman has received the matter. But the facts are still being sought. Because the government is still unclear about policies and guidelines. When there is clarity, the Ombudsman will take it into consideration and give an opinion. and allow relevant agencies to provide information and opinions and then compare them with legal principles If the conditions are met, it can be forwarded to the Constitutional Court or the Administrative Court, and further action will be taken. At this time, we must first look at the facts and clarity to determine whether it is contrary to the law or not.
When asked whether the former Governor of the Bank of Thailand and academic Worried that this policy may affect the budget burden. Can the Ombudsman discuss and make recommendations to the government? The President of the Ombudsman said that the Ombudsman's search for facts and decision Suggestions to relevant agencies It will be done by bringing together the opinions of all parties, academics, and responsible government departments. to be processed and considered
“We have accepted the matter. and must seek the facts The government itself must be clear first. Otherwise, the Ombudsman will not be able to consider whether it violates or does not violate the law because it is not yet known how the details will be handled. And after the Ombudsman has sought the facts from all sides We will make comments and suggestions to the Cabinet for clarification,” Mr. Somsak said.
Chairman of the Ombudsman Addressing the concerns of many parties regarding transparency in digital policy implementation, I believe that all parties, including the government and academics, have good wishes for the people. which all parties are probably aware of the operation and must use discretion carefully And the Ombudsman respects that.
Source: Thai News Agency