Democrat MP Slams Solar Subsidy Over Hidden Household Costs
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Democrat Party deputy leader and party-list MP Chaichana Dechdecho urged the government to clarify its solar panel subsidy scheme, which provides 50,000 baht per household while total installation costs reach about 140,000 baht, leaving families to cover the remaining 90,000 baht. "The government should not act like 'Sri Thaniya,' communicating incomplete information that misleads the public, because the remaining cost burden may turn into 90,000 baht of household debt," Chaichana said. "Why is the government pushing people into more debt? I demand the government create a comprehensive understanding of this project before promoting public participation."
Chaichana added that the government must clarify key details: 1) Provide calculation methods so households can assess actual electricity bill savings; 2) Explain panel lifespan and disposal plans, as expired panels become hazardous waste burdening local administrations; 3) Acknowledge that not every household can install panels immediately due to roof structure, area suitability, and installation constraints; and 4) Consider redirecting the budget to other areas that address urgent public needs more broadly and effectively.
Chaichana also urged the Prime Minister to carefully evaluate whether any proposed project genuinely benefits the people, and if other projects solve pressing problems more directly, they should be prioritized to maximize the value of every baht of public funds.
