Constitutional Court Orders Evidence Submission on 400 Billion Baht Loan Decree Within 7 Days

Thairath•Politics•12d ago

Reader Briefing

The Constitutional Court has instructed parties involved to submit evidence and opinions regarding the 400 billion baht loan decree within seven days.

•The Constitutional Court has ordered related parties to submit opinions and evidence concerning the 400 billion baht loan decree.
•This action stems from a petition by 133 Members of Parliament who believe the decree to be unconstitutional.
•The decree aims to address energy crisis impacts and promote energy transition.

Overview

•On June 4, 2026, the Constitutional Court considered a petition.
•The Constitutional Court ordered involved parties to prepare written opinions and submit evidence.
•Involved parties must submit opinions and evidence to the Constitutional Court within 7 days of receiving the order.
•The petition by 133 MPs claims the Royal Decree authorizing the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht violates Article 172, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution.
•The Royal Decree is intended to resolve impacts from the energy crisis and facilitate the country's energy transition.
•The submitted evidence and opinions will be used by the Constitutional Court for deliberation and ruling.
•The Royal Decree authorizes the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht.

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Key Entities

Organization

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The judicial body that ordered the submission of evidence and opinions regarding the 400 billion baht loan decree.

Members of Parliament(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The group of 133 MPs who petitioned the Constitutional Court regarding the loan decree.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The government ministry authorized to borrow funds under the contested Royal Decree.

Law

Royal Decree on Borrowing 400 Billion Baht(พ.ร.ก.กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้าน)

The decree authorizing the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht, currently under constitutional review.