Phuket reviews B38.097mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027

Phuket officials have reviewed budget proposals worth B38.097 million for the 2027 fiscal year as agencies prepare to present their plans to a special committee considering the draft Budget Act.

The meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall brought together Head of the Phuket Provincial Office Narong On-in, heads of government departments and representatives of project-owning agencies.

Officials reviewed the timetable for the budget process after the Cabinet approved a revised budget calendar and while Parliament continues considering the draft fiscal 2027 budget legislation.

The meeting also covered guidelines for preparing project information, supporting documents and budget justifications so agencies can present complete and clear information to the committee.

According to the Budget Bureau’s preliminary proposal, Phuket has been allocated a budget framework of B38.097 million covering 11 projects and 61 activities.

The proposed projects include tourism development, public safety, workforce development, medical wellness promotion, preservation and promotion of Kabaya cultural identity, drug prevention and suppression, and natural resource conservation.

Governor Chotinrin instructed all agencies to verify the accuracy of project details, performance indicators and supporting documents, especially for projects that received reduced budget allocations. He also told agencies to revise proposals to align with the Budget Bureau’s funding framework.

He said all projects should create added value for Phuket and support the province’s role as a world-class tourism destination, while ensuring each proposal has clear objectives and strong justification during the parliamentary review process.