PM Unfazed as Constitutional Court Takes Up 400 Billion Baht Emergency Loan Decree, Insists Measure is Urgent, Claims Lenders Are Competing to Extend Credit
Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul defended the government's 400 billion baht emergency loan decree before the Constitutional Court on May 18, insisting the measure addresses urgent public hardship and claiming lenders are competing to ext
Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul expressed full confidence that the 400 billion baht emergency loan decree complies with constitutional intent, emphasizing public hardship as an urgent priority requiring government assistance. Speaking at Government House on May 18, 2025, he stated the government is proceeding according to proper procedures and constitutional requirements. The PM stressed that while opposition parties may not view the measure as urgent, the government considers all public suffering a pressing matter demanding immediate action. He confirmed the decree has been officially issued and published in the Royal Gazette, with Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphan overseeing the Constitutional Court presentation. The Thai Help Thai Plus program will be submitted to the cabinet meeting on May 19 as scheduled. Responding to concerns about lender hesitation, the PM quickly countered that currently lenders are competing to extend credit.
