With an enormous pile of 157 billion baht dangling like a juicy, elusive fruit, government agencies in Thailand are scrambling faster than bees to a blooming flower. Time is ticking away as today, June 18, marks a pivotal moment for these bodies. The Economic Stimulus Committee finds itself knee-deep in a mountain of hopeful project proposals, each vying for a share of the monetary pot before the deadline drops the curtain on September 30. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, clutching onto his realist’s hat, reminded everyone that spending this treasure trove wisely was more important than spending it all. “We don’t need to approve the full 157 billion baht. Efficient usage is what really matters,” Paopoom affirmed with the calm authority befitting a man who knows how to balance a budget. The rules of the game are clear: proposals need to align with Cabinet guidelines, focusing diligently on infrastructure, domestic…
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