Thailand’s Comptroller General’s Department Eases Budget Carryover Rules

According to Khaosod Online, the Comptroller General’s Department of Thailand has introduced new guidelines for the 2026 fiscal year regarding the carryover of budget funds. Patricia Mongkhonvanit, Director-General of the department, stated that these measures are designed to ensure that government spending continues to circulate within the economy without interruption, allowing state agencies to fulfill their project objectives effectively.

Under the new rules, agencies are permitted to carry over all committed debt items without a specific monetary limit. This applies to projects with existing procurement contracts, purchase orders (PO), or pending agreements recorded in the New GFMIS Thai system. Furthermore, projects currently in the procurement or appeal process—provided they have issued formal invitations or announced winners—are also eligible for these carryover provisions.

For residents and travelers, this policy aims to prevent project delays caused by fiscal year-end constraints, potentially ensuring that public infrastructure and government-led initiatives remain on schedule. While these guidelines provide a framework for administrative continuity, the actual impact on the speed of project completion remains to be seen as agencies begin implementing these procedures. The department emphasizes that these actions must strictly adhere to the Budget Procedure Act of 2018.