Cabinet Approves 1,353 Million Baht for Transport Aid to Curb Price Rises

Prachachat•Politics•2d ago

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The Thai Cabinet has allocated 1,353 million baht from the central budget to support the passenger and freight transport sectors to mitigate potential price increases.

•The Thai Cabinet approved a 1,353 million baht central budget to assist transport operators.
•The funding aims to subsidize freight trucks and public transport, including buses, minivans, and motorcycle taxis.
•Support will be provided based on distance traveled for freight trucks, with different amounts for those with and without GPS.
•Public transport operators will also receive support, particularly those whose fares are controlled, to prevent fare hikes.
•Registration for the subsidy is from April 16-19, 2026, with payments expected via PromptPay.

Overview

•April 16-19, 2026, registration for eligibility for support for transport operators.
•The central budget approved for supporting transport operators is 1,353 million baht.
•The Cabinet approved a central budget to support freight transport operators registered with the Department of Land Transport.
•Freight trucks equipped with GPS will receive up to 6,000 baht, while those without GPS will receive up to 3,000 baht.
•The target group for support has been expanded to over 287,000 freight trucks.
•The Cabinet approved the principle of using the 'Lucky Number' Fund to assist public transport operators.
•Passengers will benefit from stable fares on various public transport types due to government support.
•A total of 460,000 vehicles, including 287,175 freight trucks and 180,332 public transport vehicles, will receive support.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️

The executive body of the Thai government that approves budgets and policy decisions.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for proposing transport-related aid to the Cabinet.

Department of Land Transport(กรมขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️

The government department that will inspect and disburse subsidies to freight transport operators.

Person

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport who announced the details of the Cabinet's approval.

Policy

Lucky Number Fund(กองทุนเลขสวย)

A fund used to subsidize public transport fares to maintain affordable travel.