One month, or even two months, using this money could reap huge profits from the tumultuous Thailand financial market, providing Mountain Eagle with the capital to solidify the integration of Kamui's fuel stations.
By then, once he has a certain level of influence over the smugglers, making money would become the easiest thing!
Moreover, even if that public fund were ultimately transferred to Thailand or the Koh Lanta region, Mountain Eagle would hold a key position, firmly grasping a veto right.
That is to say, even if the Koh Lanta Government wanted to use it, they would still have to convene a hearing to get the majority's agreement before they could apply to the fund.
As long as the requests from the Koh Lanta region were reasonable, Mountain Eagle certainly wouldn't obstruct the use of the funds.
The money isn't his, but if he can decide where it's used, what's the difference?