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Pheu Thai Party gears up to grill Government over 1.9 trillion baht loan

27 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai Party is preparing to question the government in parliament regarding three executive decrees authorizing 1.9 trillion baht in loans for COVID-19 relief.
Chief strategist Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan criticized the government's lockdown measures as disproportionate, leading to severe economic devastation and 7-10 million job losses.
Sudarat highlighted the inadequacy and complicated access to 5,000 baht/month subsidies, while also questioning the effectiveness of decrees for SME support and economic rehabilitation.
The party urged the government to increase people's purchasing power to stimulate local consumption and noted a lack of clear details for financially struggling SMEs to access a 500 billion baht credit line.

Today 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.