Thailand Borrows Money to Help People and Energy

May 5, 2026, 07:49
AsiaFinance

Introduction

The Thai government will borrow 400 billion baht. They want to help people with high prices and change their energy.

Main Body

Wars in other countries made oil and gas prices go up. Now, food and transport cost more money. The economy is growing slowly. The government will use half of the money for poor people. This program is called 'Thais Helps Thais'. It helps 20 million people. The government will use the other half of the money for clean energy. They want to stop using oil and gas. Thailand will borrow this money from inside the country. The total debt is still safe. It is lower than in the past.

Conclusion

Thailand is borrowing money to keep the economy strong and use better energy.

Learning

⚡ The 'Change' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about moving from one thing to another. This is very useful for A2 learners.

1. The 'Stop & Start' Idea

  • Text: "They want to stop using oil and gas."
  • Rule: When you stop an activity, use Stop + [Verb]ing.
  • Example: Stop eating → Stop smoking → Stop worrying.

2. The 'Cause & Effect' Flow Look at how the text connects a problem to a result:

Wars →\rightarrow High oil prices →\rightarrow Food costs more

To say this simply in English, we use: "Made [Something] [Adjective]"

  • Text: "Wars... made oil and gas prices go up."
  • Simple version: This situation made me happy. / The rain made the street wet.

3. Money Words (Simplified)

  • Borrow →\rightarrow Get money now, pay it back later.
  • Debt →\rightarrow The money you owe.
  • Economy →\rightarrow The money system of a country.

Vocabulary Learning

government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced a new plan to help farmers.
borrow
to take something and promise to return it later
Example:They will borrow money from the bank to build a school.
money
paper or coins used for buying things
Example:She saved a lot of money for her future.
people
human beings
Example:The people in the village celebrated the festival.
high
tall or large in amount
Example:The price of rice is high this year.
prices
how much money something costs
Example:The prices of groceries have gone up.
energy
power that lets us do work or use light
Example:Solar panels produce clean energy.
wars
fights between countries
Example:Wars can cause many people to lose their homes.
countries
large areas with their own governments
Example:Many countries share the same natural resources.
oil
liquid used to make fuel
Example:Cars use oil to run.
gas
vapor or liquid used for fuel
Example:Gas is used for cooking in many homes.
food
things we eat
Example:Fresh food is important for good health.
transport
moving people or goods from one place to another
Example:Public transport helps reduce traffic.
cost
to need a certain amount of money
Example:The travel cost was higher than expected.
economy
how a country makes and uses money and goods
Example:A strong economy creates many jobs.
growing
becoming larger or faster
Example:The city is growing rapidly.
slowly
at a low speed
Example:The river flows slowly through the valley.
half
one of two equal parts
Example:She ate half of the cake.
poor
lacking money or goods
Example:Many poor families need help from charities.
program
a planned set of activities
Example:The school has a new reading program.
help
to give support or aid
Example:He will help his friend with homework.
million
a large number, one thousand thousand
Example:The charity raised a million dollars.
clean
free from dirt or pollution
Example:Clean water is essential for life.
stop
to end or cease
Example:They decided to stop using plastic bags.
inside
within a place
Example:The keys are inside the drawer.
country
a nation
Example:Japan is a country in Asia.
total
the whole amount
Example:The total cost was $200.
debt
money owed to others
Example:The company has a large debt.
safe
not dangerous
Example:The park is safe for children.
lower
less in amount
Example:The price has become lower this month.
past
time that has already happened
Example:We learned a lot from the past.
strong
powerful or sturdy
Example:She has a strong voice.
better
of higher quality
Example:This solution is better than the old one.
Thailand
a country in Southeast Asia
Example:Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches.
Thai
belonging to Thailand
Example:Thai food is spicy and flavorful.
baht
currency of Thailand
Example:She used 100 baht to buy a souvenir.