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Officials deny cutting public outlay in budget

An elevated section of the Bang Pa-in-Saraburi-Nakhon Ratchasima Motorway (M6). The government remains committed to investment in infrastructure.

Government officials have highlighted its allocation of more than 1.12 trillion baht in public investment to help drive economic growth in fiscal 2027.

According to government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek, although the government's investment budget in the fiscal 2027 budget bill amounts to only 789 billion baht, down by 72.5 billion baht or 8.4% from fiscal 2026, this does not mean public investment is being reduced.

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