Cabinet Allocates 7.7 Billion Baht for Energy Crisis and Living Costs

Thansettakij•Economy•2d ago

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The Thai Cabinet has approved a central budget of over 7.7 billion baht to address the energy crisis and mitigate the cost of living for citizens.

•The Thai Cabinet approved a central budget of over 7.742 billion baht on April 11, 2026.
•The budget is allocated across three key areas: support for vulnerable groups, assistance for transport operators using fuel, and measures to reduce the public's cost of living.
•Specific initiatives include welfare for the registered poor, subsidies for transportation, and programs to provide affordable goods and boost SME income.

•On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet convened for a meeting.
•The Cabinet approved over 7,742 million baht in central budget.
•The central budget is divided into three key areas for implementation.
•6,022.85 million baht is allocated for vulnerable groups, including continuing welfare for registered individuals from B.E. 2022 and implementing relief measures.
•1,458 million baht from the central budget and 601 million baht from the Road Safety Fund (กปถ.) are allocated for transport operators using fuel, covering 467,507 vehicles.
•260.60 million baht is allocated for measures to alleviate the public's cost of living through three key projects.
•The cost of living measures include the 'Savvy Green Price Plus' project, 'Blue Flag' mobile markets, and online sales promotions for SMEs.
•The allocated funds aim to help citizens access necessary goods at reasonable prices and boost income for producers, farmers, community enterprises, and SMEs during an economic slowdown.

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Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The executive body of the Thai government responsible for approving budgets and policies.

Road Safety Fund (กปถ.)(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)

A fund contributing to road safety measures, which is providing additional support for transport operators.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for managing transport infrastructure and operators, whose system contains the list of beneficiaries.

Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)ℹ️

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who announced the Cabinet's decisions.

'Savvy Green Price Plus' Project(โครงการ "ธงเขียวราคาประหยัดพลัส")

A project aimed at selling agricultural products and production inputs at affordable prices to reduce farmers' costs and increase household income.

'Alleviate Living Costs for the Public' Project(โครงการ "เยียยวยาลดค่าครองชีพประชาชน")

A project utilizing mobile and 'Phum Phuang' (mobile market) routes nationwide to help reduce the burden on citizens.

'Thailand Helps Thailand, Increase SME Income' Project(โครงการ "ไทยช่วยไทย เพิ่มรายได้ SME ไทย")

A project focused on sales promotion activities through online platforms to generate income for entrepreneurs.