The PM told the Senate the 400bn baht borrowing decree, already in force since 9 May 2026 and cleared by the House, is meant to tackle the energy crisis, support affected farmers and businesses, and speed the shift away from fossil fuels. The government says it stays within the 70% public-debt ceiling. The Senate still has to vote to confirm it. For a small business, watch for support programmes for energy-hit operators and any follow-on fuel or electricity cost changes; the article itself sets out no specific subsidy amounts or application steps yet.