Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has officially accepted a case concerning the emergency decree on borrowing, challenging its constitutionality. The court has mandated that the Cabinet submit a detailed statement within a 7-day timeframe.

According to Thai News Agency, the case questions the legitimacy of an emergency decree that authorizes a 400 billion baht loan, suggesting it may contravene the Constitution. This action follows the submission by 133 members of the House of Representatives, representing at least one-fifth of the total members, who expressed concerns to the Speaker of the House. They contend that the Royal Decree, which permits the Ministry of Finance to secure the loan to mitigate the effects of an ongoing energy crisis and prepare for a national energy transition in 2026, does not align with Section 172, paragraph one of the Constitution.

The Constitutional Court has reviewed the petition and supporting documents, determining that the case adheres to Section 173, paragraph one of the Constitution, alongside Section 7 (1) of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act B.E. 2018. Consequently, the court has accepted the petition for deliberation and has informed the petitioner of this decision. Additionally, leveraging the authority granted under Section 27, paragraph three of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act B.E. 2018, the court has instructed the Cabinet to compile a statement addressing the specified issues and to provide copies of pertinent documents and evidence within the stipulated 7-day period.