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Charter court clears government to proceed with 400bn-baht borrowing

14 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

**Court Approves Emergency Borrowing:** The Constitutional Court ruled by a 7-2 majority that the government's 400 billion baht emergency decree to address the energy crisis and support energy transition is constitutional.
**Clears Way for Fund Disbursement:** This decision immediately enables the government to proceed with projects and disburse funds under the decree.
**Funds Target Key Sectors:** The borrowing is allocated: 200 billion baht for co-payments, welfare, and transport, and another 200 billion for economic restructuring and clean energy transition.
**Public Debt Nears New Ceiling:** The new borrowing is projected to push public debt close to 70% of GDP, the revised fiscal discipline ceiling, raising concerns about future fiscal flexibility.
**Dismisses Opposition Challenge:** The ruling dismissed a petition from 133 MPs who questioned the constitutionality, particularly regarding the energy-transition portion.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.