Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on 400 Billion Baht Loan Decree July 9
The Thai Constitutional Court has set July 9 for its ruling on the constitutionality of a royal decree authorizing the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht to address energy crisis impacts and transition. The decree was challenged by 133 members of parliament suspecting unconstitutionality.
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