Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has told parliament that the bulk of the 460 billion baht allocated to the Interior Ministry in the 2024 fiscal year will be used to increase opportunities, improve social equality and eradicate poverty.

The budget also includes money for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Pattaya City, which are two semi-independent agencies under the Interior Ministry.

Anutin said that the allocation of budget within the ministry is in line with national strategies, the government’s policies and the United Nations’ objectives for sustainable development, eradication of poverty and environmental protection.

He said some of the major projects to be implemented by the ministry this year include the construction of new civic centres, improvement of public services and digital identity certification.

He also said that the ministry will help promote tourism in communities, create more jobs, enhance public safety and provide utilities, such as tap water and electricity supplies.

He assured parliament that all the ministry’s budget will be spent wisely and for the utmost benefit of the people.