Cabinet Approves 2 Billion Baht Fuel Subsidy for Transport Operators, DLT Opens Registration April 16-19

MGR Online•Economy•2d ago

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The Thai Cabinet has allocated over 2 billion baht to subsidize fuel costs for public transport and truck operators, aiming to stabilize fares and commodity prices.

•The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of 2.06 billion baht to compensate public transport operators (over 180,000 vehicles) and truck operators (over 280,000 vehicles) for rising fuel costs.
•The subsidy aims to maintain current public transportation fares and stabilize commodity prices to alleviate the cost of living for the general public.
•The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will open registration for eligible operators from April 16-19, 2026, with the measures taking effect from April 20 to May 31, 2026.

Overview

•The Cabinet has approved measures to mitigate the impact of fuel prices for public transport and freight transport operators, with a total budget of 2,060 million baht.
•The Cabinet meeting where the approval was made took place on April 11, 2026.
•The total budget allocated for the subsidy is 2,060 million baht.
•The measures are intended to prevent increases in public transportation fares and commodity prices, thereby stabilizing the cost of living.
•Over 180,000 public transport vehicles (vans, minibuses, songthaews, taxis, motorcycle taxis) and over 280,000 freight transport vehicles will receive financial assistance.
•Registration for eligible operators will be open from April 16 to April 19, 2026.
•The subsidy measures will be implemented from April 20, 2026, and will conclude on May 31, 2026, a period of 42 days.
•The Department of Land Transport emphasized that the benefits will directly reach the public by maintaining existing fares and prices.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"The Cabinet today (April 11, 2026) approved measures to mitigate the impact of fuel prices for public transport and freight transport operators, with a total budget of 2,060 million baht."

คณะรัฐมนตรีในวันนี้ (11 เม.ย. 69) และเห็นชอบมาตรการบรรเทาผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์ราคาน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิงสำหรับกลุ่มผู้ประกอบการขนส่งโดยสารสาธารณะและรถบรรทุกขนส่งสินค้า วงเงินรวม 2,060 ล้านบาท

Pipop Rujikorn

"These measures are not just to help operators, but the greatest benefit will directly go to the people."

มาตรการดังกล่าวไม่ได้เป็นเพียงการช่วยเหลือผู้ประกอบการเท่านั้น แต่ผลประโยชน์สูงสุดจะตกอยู่กับพี่น้องประชาชนโดยตรง

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The Thai government body that approved the fuel subsidy measures.

Department of Land Transport (DLT)(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️

The organization responsible for opening registration and implementing the fuel subsidy measures for transport operators.

Transport Co., Ltd. (BKSCL)(บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)ℹ️

A company collaborating with the DLT to secure funds from the Road Safety Fund for public transport promotion.

Road Safety Fund (KPP)(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)

The fund from which over 200 million baht is being requested to support public transport during the Songkran festival.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who presided over the Cabinet meeting approving the fuel subsidy.

Pipop Rujikorn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport who emphasized the public benefit of the subsidy.

Mr. Sorapong Paitoonphong(นายสรพงศ์ ไพฑูรย์พงษ์)

Director-General of the Department of Land Transport who provided details about the subsidy measures.