Korn Criticizes 400 Billion Baht Loan Decree

Thansettakij•Economy•19h ago

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Korn Chatikavanij debated against a 400 billion baht loan decree in the House of Representatives, arguing it fails to address core economic issues.

•Korn Chatikavanij questioned the necessity of the 400 billion baht loan decree during a House of Representatives meeting.
•Korn Chatikavanij cited opinions from experts including Orapin Pholsuwann Sabai-rup and Supreeya Kaewla-iad who believe the economic situation is not yet at a crisis level.
•The loan decree requires borrowing to be completed by September 30, 2027.
•Korn Chatikavanij warned that public debt could hit the 70% GDP ceiling if the loan is pursued.

•Korn Chatikavanij proposed four questions for MPs to consider before voting on the loan decree, questioning if the current economic situation is truly a security crisis.
•Korn Chatikavanij referenced a Constitutional Court ruling from August 7-8 that determined the issuance of the decree was not against the constitution.
•Professor Orapin Pholsuwann Sabai-rup stated that while the economy may slow, it is not yet at a crisis level impacting national security.
•Korn Chatikavanij identified four main economic problems: slow GDP growth (1.9% in Q2), structural trade and current account deficits, decreased real income, and rising living costs.
•Korn Chatikavanij argued the government cannot meet its solar rooftop goals within the decree's timeframe, as current installation rates are far below targets.
•Korn Chatikavanij stated that adding 400 billion baht to existing deficits could increase public debt by 1.8-1.9 trillion baht over the next year.
•Korn Chatikavanij and the Democrat Party, along with opposition members, cannot agree with the issuance of this decree.

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Korn Chatikavanij

"The answer for me is clear: this Emergency Decree is not the answer."

คำตอบสำหรับผมชัดเจนครับ ว่า พ.ร.ก. นี้ไม่ใช่คำตอบ

Korn Chatikavanij(กรณ์ จาติกวณิช)ℹ️

A list MP of the Democrat Party and former Minister of Finance.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

A former Prime Minister and external expert referenced in the Constitutional Court's summary.

Teerachai Phuvanatanarupan(ธีระชัย ภูวนาถนรานุบาล)

A former Minister of Finance and external expert referenced in the Constitutional Court's summary.

Orapin Pholsuwann Sabai-rup(อรพินท์ ผลสุวรรณ สบายรูป)

A professor and expert who stated the economic situation is not yet at a crisis level.

Supreeya Kaewla-iad(สุปรียา แก้วละเอียด)

An associate professor who opined that the current situation does not necessitate an emergency decree.

Somchai Jitsuchon(สมชัย จิตสุชน)

A doctor who viewed the urgent borrowing for energy transition as unnecessary.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party to which Korn Chatikavanij belongs.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where the loan decree was debated.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The court that ruled the issuance of the loan decree was not against the constitution.

NESDC(สภาพัฒน์)

The organization providing data on real income and inflation.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry authorized to borrow funds under the decree.

Emergency Decree Authorizing the Ministry of Finance to Borrow 400 Billion Baht(พระราชกำหนด (พ.ร.ก.) ให้อำนาจกระทรวงการคลังกู้เงิน 400,000 ล้านบาท)

A decree allowing the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht for energy transition and economic purposes.