Watchdogs Monitor Songkhla Flood Repair Funds Over 600 Million Baht
Thailand's anti‑corruption agency and state audit office are scrutinizing a 600‑million‑baht budget earmarked for 23 flood‑damage irrigation repair projects in Songkhla Province. Auditors uncovered inflated cost estimates in one reservoir project, leading to a correction that saved the state 16–17 million baht. The oversight bodies will monitor all projects closely to prevent corruption and ensure funds are used transparently and efficiently.
The Anti-Corruption Commission and State Audit Office are closely monitoring the 600-million-baht budget for 23 flood‑damage repair projects in Songkhla Province, citing concerns over transparency. On 20 October 2026, the State Audit Office’s Region 15 office in Songkhla reported irregularities in the cost estimate for the Nong Khlong reservoir project in Si Sawat District, which had an inflated earthworks quantity. After notifying the Irrigation Office and reviewing the estimate, they found the calculation was indeed erroneous and adjusted it downward, preserving 16–17 million baht of state funds. The Songkhla Anti-Corruption Commission said it is collaborating with the NACC Region 9 and the State Audit Office Region 15 to conduct field inspections and oversight of irrigation‑system repair projects damaged by the 2025 floods in Songkhla, aiming to mitigate corruption risks and ensure budget spending is transparent, cost‑effective, and matches the actual work performed. News reports indicate that in the 2026 fiscal year Songkhla Province received an allocation of approximately 600 million baht for 23 projects to repair flood‑damaged irrigation systems. The Anti-Corruption Commission and State Audit Office will closely monitor all projects, with particular attention to earthwork items valued at around 100 million baht, to ensure implementation follows government regulations and maximizes state interests.
