Ministry of Digital Economy Denies Approval of Weather Forecasting Technology Purchase
The Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has clarified that no cabinet resolution exists to approve a 497 million baht budget for weather forecasting technology.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), Phachara Anantasilp, has officially denied recent media claims regarding a government procurement project.
Reports circulating over the past few days suggested that the Cabinet had approved a budget of 497 million baht for the acquisition of new weather forecasting technology. Mr. Phachara clarified that no such resolution has been passed by the Cabinet, effectively dismissing the reports as inaccurate.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this clarification is significant as it addresses public discourse surrounding government spending on infrastructure and disaster preparedness technology. Accurate weather forecasting is vital for regional safety, particularly during monsoon seasons, and the status of such investments remains a topic of public interest.
At this time, it remains to be confirmed whether the ministry intends to propose such a project in the future or if the reported figures were based on a misunderstanding of other departmental initiatives. As of now, the official stance from the MDES is that the procurement has not been authorized.
