Former PM Abhisit Veтchachiva and the Democrat Party oppose parliament's approval of a 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree, arguing it lacks sound legal foundation, won't address root economic causes (energy crisis, inflation), and represents an attempt to circumvent legislative oversight. He contends the government has not properly prepared project details for the second 200-billion tranche and criticizes the logic behind borrowing instead of fixing structural issues like energy pricing. The decree risks pushing Thailand's debt ceiling without delivering meaningful economic growth or relief to ordinary citizens.