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15 May 2026

A shopper browses meat products at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, citing a lack of parliamentary scrutiny over the expenditure and potential long-term economic impacts.

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#13705377

15 May 2026

Durian for sale at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree for the loan, citing a lack of parliamentary scrutiny over spending, potential short-term relief, and risks of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705379

15 May 2026

Crates of eggs are stacked on the back of a delivery truck at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issued an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705368

15 May 2026

Vendors package vegetables in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issued an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and may lead to short-term relief but could push the country towards the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705369

15 May 2026

A vendor chops meat in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705370

15 May 2026

A vendor sorts fresh goods in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the loan's expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705371

15 May 2026

A vendor sorts meat in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and may lead to short-term relief but could push the country towards the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705373

15 May 2026

A vendor prepares fish in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the loan's expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705374

15 May 2026

A vendor packages curry paste in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the loan's expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705375

15 May 2026

A vendor prepares meat on a stick in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and may lead to long-term inflation and debt ceiling issues.

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#13705376

15 May 2026

A vendor sorts fruit in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the loan's expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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#13705378

15 May 2026

A vendor packages noodles in their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and could lead to long-term economic challenges.

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#13705380

15 May 2026

A vendor sells vegetables at a stall in Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government has issued an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living increases amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and may lead to long-term inflation and debt ceiling issues.

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#13705381

15 May 2026

A vendor sells vegetables at a stall in Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government has issued an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living increases amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and may lead to long-term inflation and debt ceiling issues.

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#13705382

15 May 2026

A vendor sorts chili peppers and fresh produce at their stall at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and could lead to long-term inflation and debt ceiling issues.

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#13705383

15 May 2026

An egg vendor works at Khlong Toei market in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15, 2026. The Thai Government recently issues an Emergency Decree to borrow 400 billion Thai Baht ($12 billion USD) for a short-term cash stimulus program and economic restructuring efforts, as the cost of living rises amid the global energy crisis related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Key opposition figures express concerns about the use of the emergency decree, stating it bypasses parliamentary scrutiny of the expenditure, potentially leading to short-term relief but increasing the risk of reaching the debt ceiling and long-term inflation.

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