Government House, Secretary Krisdee is confident that if the government complies with the conditions for issuing the Act to borrow 500 billion baht using digital wallets, there will be no problem. He clarifies that he did not use the word green light, emphasizing that he will follow. Facts and Law
Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphan, Secretary-General of the Council of State Gave an interview after the Cabinet meeting In the case where the Cabinet sent an opinion to the Council of State to interpret the issuance of an Act (Act) to borrow 500,000 million baht to carry out the digital wallet project, the committee sent an opinion to the Cabinet. But it must go to the large digital committee first. and let the Ministry of Finance explain the details But there’s still no word on the green light. This is because a decree can only answer legal questions. It is necessary to look at what is specified in Section 53. The conditions must be issues that must be resolved urgently and continuously. In order to solve the country’s cris
is, therefore, relevant agencies must see whether the conditions are met or not. Ready to emphasize that he can only answer like this. because he is a lawyer But for Section 53, it can be enacted as a law. As for whether it is an Act or an Royal Decree, it depends. Because both are considered legal.
As for what suggestions were given, Mr. Pakorn said there was nothing, it was just an explanation of Section 53 with empirical data. and will have to talk with the relevant agencies as well which he, being a lawyer, cannot guide Must use scientifically based numerical data.
In this regard, is the opinion of the decree guaranteed or not? What will the government do that is not against the law? Mr. Pakorn emphasized that he does not know this matter. but can be used as a reference Because we adhere to Section 53, Section 6, Section 7 and Section 9, including the Financial and Fiscal Discipline Act. Therefore confirm that If you follow it, it’s definitely safe.
However, if a problem arises, will the government be
able to use the words of the decree as a shield? Mr. Pakorn said that if the conditions are followed, there will be no problem. As for the government’s claim that GDP cannot grow in time, it may not be able to comment on the economy.
As for if it is a crisis situation The government has enacted an act. Will it be reversed or not? Mr. Pakorn emphasized that it is okay because the fiscal discipline law says that loans can be made. The law will have an act. And the royal decree can be done. It’s not difficult at all. Which one is more safe? Both are safe. If the conditions are met
For the case that Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, came out and stated that the decree gave the green light. Can I use this word? Personally, I understand that you did not use the word green light because you are not a traffic police officer.
‘Confirm that if the conditions are met, it can be done. Based on empirical facts I’m sure there’s nothing to worry about. Because when the government does anything, it mus
t be based on factual information. and correct laws I believe that everyone stands on the same facts,’ Mr. Pakorn said.
In addition, the Secretary-General of the Council of State also emphasized that the government asked only one question. that is, it can be issued as Can I get a loan under the Act? But there was no additional question regarding whether the situation was considered a crisis or not.
Source: Thai News Agency