Anutin Dodges Questions on Sirikanya's Allegations of Government Misuse of Loans with Welfare Card Program
Prime Minister Anutin avoided answering allegations from opposition lawmakers that the government misused loans tied to the state welfare card program, instead deferring questions to the finance minister.
At 4:20 p.m. on May 20, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister departed early from the National Security Council meeting, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saehkdi Phungketkao taking over as chairman. Reporters asked Anutin about allegations from Pheu Thai deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul claiming the government has misused loans connected to the state welfare card program. Anutin only said to direct questions to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpong. When asked if the National Security Council meeting went well, Anutin responded that it went very well and everything was approved.
