House passes 2020 budget billThe House of Representatives has voted 257-1 with three abstentions to pass the 2020 budget bill, but not without a setback. The members voted and approved Sections 1-31 before taking a one-hour break at 12.50pm. A total of 244 MPs voted on the section of the required 249, half of the existing 498 members of the House. After a short debate, Mr Chuan called a revote starting from Section 1 at around 3pm. The House voted 257-1 with three abstentions to approve it.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2020 12:33 UTC