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Arkhom eyes stable budget spending

The government has not overspent its budget and is trying to reduce the budget deficit to maintain fiscal stability, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

His remark came after comments from some former governors of the Bank of Thailand last week regarding their concern about Thailand's long-standing budget deficit and soaring public debt, which could result in fiscal risk.

Mr Arkhom said the Finance Ministry and central bank coordinate their work.

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