In the lead-up to the 2014 elections many parties vied for votes with populist policies. Other parties also offered their version of populist policies to voters. Instead, it suggested broader measures that restrict quasi-fiscal spending for the purposes of the country's rehabilitation from disasters and terrorism, economic stimulus and enhancement of national capabilities. Since approved by the Council of State, the monetary and fiscal bill will soon become law. We should not wait until we experience a fiscal crisis to stop saying mai pen rai about our budget expenditure.

Source: Bangkok Post April 26, 2017 21:22 UTC