The Prime Minister reiterated that the emergency decree for borrowing 4 billion baht is urgently necessary to help improve the livelihoods of the people.

The Prime Minister reiterated that the emergency decree authorizing borrowing of 4 billion baht is an urgent measure to help the public cope with the cost of living and energy crises. He expressed confidence that it will not be disrupted despite the opposition's intention to file a petition with the Constitutional Court, as it has already been published in the Royal Gazette and is in effect.

May 12, 2569 – Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior It has been revealed that the Emergency Decree authorizing the 400 billion baht loan is now in effect and has been published in the Royal Gazette. Even though the opposition is preparing to submit a petition to the Constitutional Court for an interpretation of the decree, this will not hinder the progress of the government's planned projects. However, what might cause some delay is that once one-fifth of the members of parliament submit the matter, the Speaker of the House, unable to include the 400 billion baht loan decree as the first item on the agenda, is unable to do so.

Have contingency plans been prepared should the Constitutional Court rule that the issuance of the emergency decree for borrowing money violates the constitution? The Prime Minister reiterated that there is only one plan: a plan to help the people. Having reached this point, if you're not confident, don't issue an emergency decree. The government is doing its duty, which is to help and alleviate the suffering of the people, a matter for the executive branch.

side Dr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance It was revealed that comparisons to past events such as the 2540 currency crisis are not the same, because this case is a crisis of the cost of living and the livelihoods of the people, which affects economic stability.

He reiterated that the Cabinet had carefully considered the issuance of the emergency decree for borrowing money. Therefore, he affirmed that the government urgently needed to act to prevent further crises, as this war has impacted energy prices, oil prices, and costs. He noted that inflation is already rising and affecting the cost of living for the public. He emphasized that they could not wait for problems to arise before addressing them, otherwise, it would lead to unemployment and negatively impact small and medium-sized businesses.

The question is whether we need to wait for the Constitutional Court's ruling first. Dr. Ekniti stated that the emergency decree had been published in the Royal Gazette, and therefore came into effect one day after its publication. The government will proceed with this matter.

Regarding the budget allocation of 4 billion baht. What actions will be taken based on those actions? Dr. Ekniti stated that the funds would be divided into two portions, each containing 2 billion baht. These funds would be used to provide relief to the public and assist in the transition, enabling them to regain strength after the crisis. He likened this to killing two birds with one stone, believing it would be highly beneficial. He noted that many countries have indicated Thailand's risk of an energy crisis, as the end of the conflict remains uncertain. Given Thailand's high dependence on energy sources, a transition and mitigation of the impact are crucial to prevent hardship for the public.

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