Parliament Speaker Awaits Court Documents Before Special Session on 400B Baht Loan Decree
Parliament is waiting for Constitutional Court documents before scheduling a special session to debate a 400-billion-baht government borrowing decree, with timing uncertain due to royal ceremonies and the approaching August legislative sess
On July 22 at Parliament, Sopon Saramun, president of the House of Representatives, said the government has not yet signaled its readiness to open a special session to consider a 400-billion-baht borrowing decree, as the process must wait for the Constitutional Court to notify Parliament first. The House will then formally notify the Cabinet to request the convening of the special session. The timing is uncertain because next week is largely occupied by royal ceremonies, and consideration will be given the following week. A regular parliamentary session typically begins in mid-August, which is not far away, but the exact timing will depend on what is most convenient and practical. Some members have also reported personal travel commitments abroad. When asked whether a specific date has been discussed, Sopon clarified that it is not a matter of negotiation but rather waiting for the necessary documents; once they reach Parliament, the House must forward them to the Cabinet, whose decision on timing is a separate matter within the remaining window for opening the regular session.
