Vacharapong, Bhumjaithai MP, demands the opposition take responsibility after the Constitutional Court approved the 400-billion-baht loan decree smoothly. He slammed them for going silent after previously teaming up to pressure the Prime Minister and government to resign if the verdict was negative.
10 July 2026 GMT+7 Vacharapong Kuvejsirsuwan, Saraburi MP of the Bhumjaithai Party. He gave an interview calling for political responsibility from individuals who had pressured the government beforehand, after the Constitutional Court voted 7 to 2 that the Royal Decree empowering the Ministry of Finance to borrow funds to address impacts from the energy crisis and to support the country’s energy transition in 2026, or the 400-billion-baht loan decree, does not violate the constitution. Previously, several opposition politicians had influenced public opinion and applied heavy pressure, including Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, and Parit Wacharasins, party-list MP of the People's Party, who demanded the Prime Minister and government resign if the ruling was negative.
Also involved was Sirikanya Tansakul, deputy leader of the People's Party, who said the Prime Minister might have to dissolve parliament or resign to show responsibility, as well as Korn Chatikavanij, deputy leader of the Democrat Party, who accused the loan of violating financial discipline, and Satit Wongnongtoey, party-list MP of the Democrat Party, who raised the issue of conscience in demanding accountability.
Vacharapong emphasized, "Now that the truth is clear and the court has confirmed the legitimacy of this decree, the question is how these individuals will take responsibility for their words and actions." He added that the prior criticism caused damage and undermined the country's confidence, and recalled that the Prime Minister was called to take responsibility if the Constitutional Court found the loan unconstitutional.
"It is time for those who previously demanded conscience from others to show political spirit and responsibility back to society, rather than using standards of responsibility merely as political tools to attack and then disappearing when the truth does not support their accusations."