Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanpraphat justified the government's emergency executive decree to borrow 400 billion baht, arguing it is necessary to break a crisis cycle triggered by Middle East conflict, rising energy costs, and cost-of-living pressures. The funds will support purchasing power through the "Thailand Helps Thailand Plus" program, energy transition projects, and investment initiatives aimed at bridging Thailand's K-shaped economic divide and preventing a broader collapse into unemployment and reduced spending. SMEs and workforce skill development are highlighted as critical for recovery.