Suphachot warns of corruption in 200 billion baht loan projects

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Suphachot Chaisat of the People's Party warned that several government projects are inconsistent with their claims, potentially risking 200 billion baht in loan funds to corruption.

•Suphachot Chaisat raised concerns on August 25, 2026, following a Shadow Cabinet meeting.
•Several government projects under a 200 billion baht loan decree are alleged to be inconsistent with their publicized goals.
•Issues identified include unrealistic targets for solar cell installations and shifts in EV vehicle replacement plans.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives requested over 60 billion baht, with 20 billion baht for water management lacking detailed plans.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Suphachot Chaisat spoke following a Shadow Cabinet meeting.
•Suphachot Chaisat expressed concern that 200,000 million baht from a loan decree could be diverted into corruption.
•The policy loan for 1 million solar cell households is deemed impossible by electricity distribution agencies, and subsidies may drop from 50,000 to 30,000 baht per household.
•Electricity distribution agencies stated that payment installments via electricity bills are not possible under current regulations.
•The Department of Land Transport indicated that the plan to replace 80,000 public vehicles with EVs may be limited to taxis only.
•The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives requested over 60,000 million baht, including 20,000 million baht for the Royal Irrigation Department.
•Suphachot Chaisat warned that the Royal Irrigation Department's 20,000 million baht plan lacked detail and might only involve purchasing water pumps and installing solar cells.
•Suphachot Chaisat believes mismatched projects or those lacking substance serve as mechanisms for corruption.

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Key Entities

Person

Suphachot Chaisat(ศุภโชติ ไชยสัจ)

A list MP of the People's Party and member of the ad hoc committee monitoring loan spending under the energy crisis decree.

Ekniti Nitithanpraphas(เอกนิติ นิติฑัณประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Siriphong Angkasakulkiat(สิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport.

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Suphachot Chaisat belongs.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for government finances and the loan decree.

House of Representatives Committee on Economic Development(กมธ.การพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจ สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The parliamentary committee that summoned agencies to clarify project details.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the public vehicle EV replacement project.

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)

The agency that clarified the scope of EV vehicle replacement for taxis.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry that requested over 60,000 million baht in funding.

Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)

The agency that proposed a 20,000 million baht plan for water source development.

Law

Emergency Decree Authorizing the Ministry of Finance to Borrow Funds to Resolve Impacts of the Energy Crisis and Create National Energy Transition 2026(พระราชกำหนดให้อำนาจกระทรวงการคลังกู้เงินเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์วิกฤตด้านพลังงานและสร้างการเปลี่ยนผ่านด้านพลังงานของประเทศ พ.ศ. 2569)

The law authorizing a 200,000 million baht loan for energy crisis resolution and transition.