In a TV address, Prayuth said the NCPO would observe regulations governing budget spending and would listen to opinions of permanent officials and the private sector before approving projects and budget spending. 
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Prayuth allays fear of budget abuses

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Prayuth allays fear of budget abuses

Junta leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday night allayed critics' fear that the National Council for Peace and Order would abuse the national budgets.

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