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MP Criticizes 400B Loan Decree, Says Thais Face 6,000 Baht Debt

MP Criticizes 400B Loan Decree, Says Thais Face 6,000 Baht Debt

Matichon•Politics•3d ago

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A Thai MP criticizes a proposed 400 billion baht loan decree, arguing it will burden citizens and questioning the government's fiscal prudence and transparency.

  • •Member of Parliament Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn criticized a proposed 400 billion baht loan decree during a House of Representatives session.
  • •He argued the decree would burden over 67 million Thais with an average debt of over 6,000 baht per person.
  • •Attakorn questioned the government's decision-making, citing the cancellation of a referendum after spending 9 billion baht and the rapid shift to the loan decree instead of the Land Bridge project.
  • •Concerns were raised about the transparency and necessity of including an energy restructuring project within this loan decree, likening it to a 'stuffed menu.'

Overview

  • •On June 4, the House of Representatives met to consider a urgent motion regarding the use of funds from a 400 billion baht loan decree.
  • •MP Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn stated that the loan decree would saddle over 67 million Thais with an average debt of over 6,000 baht each.
  • •Attakorn referenced a government policy statement on April 9-10, 2026, regarding adherence to democracy and rule of law, contrasting it with recent government actions.
  • •The government decided to end a referendum, having already spent over 9 billion baht on it.
  • •The proposed loan decree totals 400 billion baht, with 200 billion baht allocated for the 'Thai Help Thai Plus' project and another portion for energy restructuring.
  • •Citizens who do not directly benefit from relief measures may still have to bear increased public debt, exacerbating the difficulties of the poor.
  • •Attakorn questioned the urgency and need for the energy restructuring project to be included in an emergency loan decree, suggesting it could be handled through normal budgetary processes.
  • •Attakorn characterized the inclusion of the energy restructuring project in the same loan decree as measures for public relief as a 'stuffed menu' lacking transparency for citizens.

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Key Quotes

Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn
"The government's behavior recently, especially ending the referendum despite spending over 9 billion baht, reflects moving contrary to promises made to the people."
พฤติกรรมของรัฐบาลในช่วงที่ผ่านมาโดยเฉพาะการยุติการทำประชามติทั้งที่ใช้งบประมาณไปแล้วกว่า 9,000 ล้านบาท กลับสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงการเดินสวนทางกับคำมั่นสัญญาที่เคยให้ไว้กับประชาชน
Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn
"Questions arise whether the government is facing fiscal liquidity problems."
มีคำถามว่ารัฐบาลกำลังเผชิญปัญหาสภาพคล่องทางการคลังหรือไม่
Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn
"Today, even a dish of food must state its price and ingredients, but this massive project, whose debt all Thais must share, lacks clear details for verification."
ทุกวันนี้แม้แต่อาหารหนึ่งจานยังต้องระบุราคาและส่วนผสมให้ผู้บริโภคทราบ แต่โครงการมูลค่ามหาศาลที่คนไทยทุกคนต้องร่วมกันใช้หนี้ กลับไม่มีรายละเอียดที่ชัดเจนให้ตรวจสอบได้
Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn
"Including the energy restructuring in the same loan decree as public relief measures is like a 'stuffed menu,' combining many items onto a single plate."
การนำโครงการปรับโครงสร้างพลังงานมารวมไว้ใน พ.ร.ก.กู้เงินฉบับเดียวกับมาตรการช่วยเหลือประชาชนว่า เป็นลักษณะของเมนูยัดไส้ที่นำหลายเรื่องมารวมกันไว้ในจานเดียว

Key Entities

Person

Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn(นายอรรถกร ศิริลัทธยากร)
Member of Parliament for Chachoengsao and a member of the Kla Tham Party, who voiced criticism regarding the 400 billion baht loan decree.
Paramet Jina(นายปรเมษฐ์ จินา)
Member of Parliament for Surat Thani and a member of the Kla Tham Party, who submitted a motion to establish a committee to monitor the use of funds from the loan decree.
Nattapong Reuangpanyawut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)
Member of Parliament for the list and leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, who also submitted a similar motion regarding the loan decree.
Korn Chatikavanij(นายกรณ์ จาติกวณิช)
Member of Parliament for the list and deputy leader of the Democrat Party, who submitted a motion related to the 400 billion baht loan decree.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a key figure in the current government, referenced regarding a past policy statement made to Parliament.

Law

400 Billion Baht Loan Decree(พ.ร.ก.เงินกู้ 4 แสนล้าน)
A proposed royal decree authorizing a 400 billion baht loan, criticized for its potential financial impact on the public and transparency issues.

Organization

Thai Sang Thai Party(พรรคประชาชน)ℹ️
A political party whose leader, Nattapong Reuangpanyawut, submitted a motion concerning the 400 billion baht loan decree.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
A political party whose deputy leader, Korn Chatikavanij, submitted a motion concerning the 400 billion baht loan decree.
Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
A political party represented by MPs Paramet Jina and Attakorn Sirilatthapakorn, who have raised concerns about the 400 billion baht loan decree.