Akkaradet supports 400 billion loan decree for energy transition

Thairath•Politics•18m ago

Reader Briefing

Akkaradet Wongphitakroj supports a loan decree to address the energy crisis and transition Thailand's energy system.

•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj expressed support for the loan decree on August 26, 2026.
•The decree allows the Ministry of Finance to borrow funds to resolve energy crisis impacts and create an energy transition.
•The first budget allocation of 200,000 million baht is intended to remedy people during the energy crisis and slow economic growth.
•The loan decree underwent review by the Constitutional Court and was ruled consistent with Section 172 of the Constitution.

Overview

•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj cited a global crisis caused by conflict in the Middle East as the reason for the urgent need for measures to relieve people's hardship.
•The government submitted the loan decree in May, but the process was delayed due to a Constitutional Court review.
•The Constitutional Court ruled that the issuance of the loan decree was in accordance with Section 172 of the Constitution due to the energy crisis situation.
•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj argued that the first 200,000 million baht budget helps not only eligible citizens but also producers, entrepreneurs, factories, shops, farmers, and laborers.
•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj proposed using the crisis as an opportunity to reduce reliance on imported gas and oil by promoting renewable energy, household solar cells, electric vehicles, and alternative fuels.
•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj stated that importing solar panels should be viewed as importing capital goods that create productivity and economic value rather than luxury goods.
•Akkaradet Wongphitakroj denied that the loan decree is a blank check, noting that it defines project frameworks and is overseen by an extraordinary committee consisting of both government and opposition members.

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Key Quotes

Akkaradet Wongphitakroj

"This loan should not be just a temporary solution, but must be used as an opportunity to transition the country to an efficient energy system, reduce costs for people, and create long-term economic security."

การกู้เงินครั้งนี้ไม่ควรเป็นเพียงการแก้ปัญหาเฉพาะหน้า แต่ต้องใช้เป็นโอกาสในการเปลี่ยนผ่านประเทศไปสู่ระบบพลังงานที่มีประสิทธิภาพ ลดต้นทุนประชาชน และสร้างความมั่นคงทางเศรษฐกิจในระยะยาว

Key Entities

Person

Akkaradet Wongphitakroj(อัครเดช วงษ์พิทักษ์โรจน์)

A Ratchaburi MP from the Bhumjaithai Party who supports the loan decree.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party to which Akkaradet Wongphitakroj belongs.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry empowered to borrow money under the loan decree.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The court that ruled the loan decree was consistent with Section 172 of the Constitution.

Law

Emergency Decree empowering the Ministry of Finance to borrow money to solve the impact of the energy crisis and create a national energy transition(พระราชกำหนดให้อำนาจกระทรวงการคลังกู้เงินเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์วิกฤตด้านพลังงานและสร้างการเปลี่ยนผ่านด้านพลังงานของประเทศ)

The decree providing the legal authority for the Ministry of Finance to borrow funds for energy issues.

Place

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province represented by Akkaradet Wongphitakroj.

Middle East(ตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

The region where conflict is cited as the cause of the global energy crisis.