Democrat MP doubts purchase of notebooks for MPs

 "No one seems to know about the specifications and doubts linger about computer prices," he said in a query raised from the floor.

He said in a past procurement, the price tag went as high as Bt80,000 per notebook that quickly became obsolete despite a premium paid above the market price.

House Deputy Speaker Apiwan Wiriyachai ensured that he would closely monitor the procurement as he was in charge of information technology for the lower chamber.

"I have instructed relevant officials to buy computer notebooks under three guidelines - openended specifications, a just price and good quality," he said.

He said he expected the House to pay about Bt42,000 per notebook. - The Nation