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Attakorn Slams Loan Decree, Calls It 'Stuffed Menu' Creating Debt

Attakorn Slams Loan Decree, Calls It 'Stuffed Menu' Creating Debt

Khaosod•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Attakorn criticizes a 400 billion baht loan decree, arguing it will burden each Thai citizen with over 6,000 baht in debt and comparing the bill's structure to a poorly disclosed 'stuffed menu'.

  • •MP Attakorn Sirilatthayakon criticized a 400 billion baht loan decree in the House of Representatives on June 4, 2026.
  • •The decree is projected to increase the debt burden for over 67 million Thai citizens by an average of over 6,000 baht each.
  • •Concerns were raised about the inclusion of an energy restructuring project within the loan decree, likened to a 'stuffed menu' with unclear details.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, the House of Representatives convened to discuss a resolution to establish a special committee to scrutinize the expenditure of funds from the loan decree.
  • •Attakorn Sirilatthayakon, an MP for Chachoengsao and from the Kla Tham Party, stated that the decree would cause over 67 million Thais to bear an average debt burden of over 6,000 baht per person.
  • •Attakorn Sirilatthayakon questioned the urgency and emergency nature of the energy restructuring project, arguing it should not be included in the loan decree.
  • •Attakorn Sirilatthayakon criticized the government for issuing the loan decree, similar to a 'stuffed menu,' by combining the energy restructuring project with public relief measures without clear details for public inspection.
  • •The specific loan decree amounts to 400 billion baht.
  • •Attakorn Sirilatthayakon expressed concern that if low-income individuals do not receive aid but must bear increased public debt, it will further burden those already in distress.
  • •Attakorn Sirilatthayakon argued that the government broke its promise regarding democracy and good governance, citing the termination of a referendum despite 9 billion baht being spent.
  • •The government of Anutin Charnvirakul had previously stated its commitment to the principles of democracy and the rule of law on April 9-10, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Attakorn Sirilatthayakon
"Including the energy restructuring project in the same loan decree as measures to help people is like a 'stuffed menu,' bringing many things together on one plate, while the public doesn't clearly know what hidden ingredients are inside."
การนำโครงการปรับโครงสร้างพลังงานมารวมไว้ใน พ.ร.ก.กู้เงินฉบับเดียวกับมาตรการช่วยเหลือประชาชนว่า เป็นลักษณะของเมนูยัดไส้ ที่นำหลายเรื่องมารวมกันไว้ในจานเดียว โดยที่ประชาชนยังไม่รู้ชัดเจนว่าภายในมีส่วนผสมอะไรซ่อนอยู่บ้าง
Attakorn Sirilatthayakon
"The issuance of this decree will cause over 67 million Thais to bear an average debt burden of over 6,000 baht per person."
การออกพ.ร.ก.ดังกล่าวจะทำให้คนไทยกว่า 67 ล้านคนต้องแบกรับภาระหนี้เพิ่มขึ้นเฉลี่ยคนละกว่า 6,000 บาท

Key Entities

Person

Attakorn Sirilatthayakon(อรรถกร ศิริลัทธยากร)
Member of Parliament for Chachoengsao and a critic of the government's loan decree.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the government and a figure whose past policy statements were referenced by MP Attakorn.

Organization

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
Political party to which MP Attakorn Sirilatthayakon belongs.
House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️
The Thai legislative body where the loan decree was debated.

Law

400 Billion Baht Loan Decree(พระราชกำหนด (พ.ร.ก.) กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท)
The emergency decree authorizing the government to borrow 400 billion baht, which is the subject of contention.