Politics
Pheu Thai Party Criticizes Officials Over Delayed Rice Farmer Subsidies
The Pheu Thai Party has accused two senior officials of stalling a 1,000-baht-per-rai subsidy program for rice farmers despite prior approval from the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to a report by Matichon Online, the Pheu Thai Party has publicly criticized Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Suphajee Suthumpun for allegedly delaying the implementation of a government subsidy program. The initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance of 1,000 baht per rai to rice farmers, has reportedly been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives but has yet to be presented to the Cabinet for final authorization.
Songkram Kraisorn, representing the Pheu Thai Party, claimed that these officials are withholding the proposal, effectively stalling the distribution of funds to the agricultural sector. The party alleges that the delay is unjustified given that the agricultural ministry has already completed its review process.
For residents and those interested in Thailand’s economic landscape, this situation highlights ongoing bureaucratic friction regarding agricultural policy and the distribution of state subsidies. While the subsidy is intended to support farmers, the delay suggests potential internal disagreements within the administration regarding fiscal management or procedural requirements. It remains to be confirmed whether the proposal will be submitted to the Cabinet in the near future or if further revisions will be requested by the officials in question. No official response from the named individuals has been provided at this time.