Anutin: 400 Billion Baht Loan Transparent, Not a Satang Misused

Khaosod•Politics•19d ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin assures the public that a 400 billion baht loan for energy crisis and transition will be transparent and accountable.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated a 400 billion baht loan agreement will be transparent and accountable.
•The loan aims to address the energy crisis and facilitate the nation's energy transition.
•The government assures the public that funds will be used for the people's benefit and not misused.
•The Prime Minister emphasized direct benefits to citizens, reducing living costs.

Overview

•At 6:10 PM on May 6, 2026, at the Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview regarding the energy loan decree.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged that the 400 billion baht loan would be transparent and accountable.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the signing of the draft Royal Decree authorizing the Finance Ministry to borrow funds.
•The draft Royal Decree authorizing the loan is awaiting announcement in the Royal Gazette.
•A screening committee, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of Finance, will be established to review projects.
•The total loan amount is 400,000 million baht (400 billion baht).
•The loan is intended to resolve impacts from the energy crisis and facilitate the country's energy transition.
•The funds are intended to provide direct benefits to citizens, reducing their cost of living and improving quality of life.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"I reiterate that I am the head of the government that just signed the decree. Therefore, every baht and satang of this loan, I must oversee to prevent misuse or any leakage. You must believe."

ผมขอเรียนย้ำว่า ผมเป็นหัวหน้ารัฐบาลที่เพิ่งลงนามใน พ.ร.ก. เพราะฉะนั้นเงินกู้นี้ทุกบาททุกสตางค์ ผมต้องกำกับดูแลไม่ให้มีการใช้ผิดประเภท ไม่ให้มีการรั่วไหลใดๆ เลย ต้องขอให้เชื่อ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Therefore, I solemnly promise that I and all esteemed cabinet members will closely monitor this 400 billion baht to ensure not a single red satang is lost, not even a penny diverted to unproductive purposes. Everything must be transparent and verifiable, with no favoritism, and for the benefit of the people only."

เพราะฉะนั้น 400,000 ล้านบาทนี้ ขอให้คำมั่นสัญญาเลยว่า ผมและคณะรัฐมนตรีทุกท่านเฝ้าระวังอย่างใกล้ชิดไม่ให้หลุดไปแม้แต่สตางค์แดงเดียว ไม่ให้กระเด็นแม้แต่เก๊เดียว ที่จะหลุดไปในสิ่งที่ไม่ก่อให้เกิดประโยชน์ ทุกอย่างต้องโปร่งใสตรวจสอบได้ ต้องไม่มีเกี้ยเซียะและเพื่อประชาชนเท่านั้น

Key Entities

Person

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who announced transparency measures for a 400 billion baht loan.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who is overseeing a 400 billion baht loan for energy crisis resolution.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)

The individual leading the government, responsible for overseeing the 400 billion baht loan to ensure its proper use.

Minister of Interior(รมว.มหาดไทย)

Anutin Charnvirakul's ministerial portfolio, involved in the announcement regarding the 400 billion baht loan.

Permanent Secretary of Finance(ปลัดกระทรวงการคลัง)

The individual who will chair the committee responsible for screening projects funded by the 400 billion baht loan.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul provided comments on the 400 billion baht loan.

Organization

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry authorized to borrow funds, with its Permanent Secretary chairing the project screening committee.

Royal Gazette(ราชกิจจานุเบกษา)ℹ️

The official publication where the Royal Decree on Borrowing will be announced.

Moody's(มูดีส์)ℹ️

A credit rating institution that reportedly expressed concerns regarding Thailand's borrowing decree.

Law

Royal Decree on Borrowing(พ.ร.ก. กู้เงินฯ)

The legislative instrument authorizing the government to borrow 400 billion baht to address energy issues.