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Cabinet Approves 7.7 Billion Baht Aid Package for Citizens and Transport

Cabinet Approves 7.7 Billion Baht Aid Package for Citizens and Transport

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Thai Cabinet allocates 7.7 billion baht for public welfare, transport subsidies, and agricultural support.

  • •The Thai Cabinet approved a 7.7 billion baht central budget to support citizens, transport, and agriculture.
  • •Measures include increased benefits for the state welfare card, subsidies for the transport sector, and low-interest loans for farmers.
  • •The initiative aims to alleviate living costs, support businesses, and manage economic impacts.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet meeting 1/2026 was chaired by the Prime Minister at the Government House.
  • •The Cabinet resolved to approve over 7,742 million baht in central funds, divided into 3 aspects.
  • •Over 7,742 million baht in central budget was approved for public support.
  • •6,022.85 million baht is allocated for vulnerable groups, including 4,700 million baht for the 2022 state welfare card registration project.
  • •Measures to alleviate impact for vulnerable groups received 1,322.85 million baht, in line with the Cabinet's resolution on March 26.
  • •1,458 million baht in central funds and 601 million baht from the Road Safety Fund (กปถ.) were allocated for the transport sector.
  • •13.22 million people will benefit from an increased welfare card purchase limit from 300 to 400 baht for one month, from April 13, 2026 to May 12, 2026.
  • •The Agricultural Credit Bank will provide 30,000 million baht in low-interest loans to farmers for production costs, with the government paying 3% interest annually for them.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"Prime Minister and Minister of Interior chaired the Cabinet meeting 1/2026."
นายกรัฐมนตรี และรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงมหาดไทย เป็นประธานการประชุมคณะรัฐมนตรี(ครม.) ครั้งที่ 1/2026
Ratchada Thanadirek
"The Cabinet resolved to approve over 7,742 million baht in central funds, divided into 3 aspects."
ที่ประชุม ครม. มีมติอนุมัติงบกลางกว่า 7,742 ล้านบาท แบ่งเป็น 3 ด้าน
Akaniti Nititanprapas
"Measures to alleviate impact for people are divided into vulnerable groups, with the government providing cost of living relief measures via the state welfare card."
มาตรการบรรเทาผลกระทบสำหรับประชาชน แบ่งออกเป็นกลุ่มเปราะบาง ซึ่งรัฐบาลมีมาตรการบรรเทาภาระค่าครองชีพผ่านบัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ
Supachai Suthampan
"The government is pushing ahead with urgent measures to reduce people's cost of living, alongside managing agricultural sector costs."
รัฐบาลเดินหน้ามาตรการเร่งด่วนเพื่อลดค่าครองชีพประชาชน ควบคู่กับการดูแลต้นทุนภาคเกษตร

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี(ครม.))ℹ️
The executive body of the Thai government responsible for approving budgets and policy decisions.
Road Safety Fund (กปถ.)(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน (กปถ.))
A fund that supports road safety initiatives and measures.
Government Savings Bank (GSB)(ธนาคารออมสิน)ℹ️
A state-owned bank that offers financial products and services, including low-interest loans for energy sustainability.
Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC)(ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร)ℹ️
A state-owned bank providing financial services to farmers and agricultural cooperatives, offering a half-price fertilizer loan program.
Transport Company Limited(บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)
A state-owned company providing public transportation, receiving support to reduce costs for passengers during the Songkran festival.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The ministry responsible for implementing measures to reduce living costs for the public and manage prices of goods.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who chaired the Cabinet meeting.
Ratchada Thanadirek(น.ส.รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)ℹ️
Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, who announced the Cabinet's resolutions.
Akaniti Nititanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who discussed measures to alleviate the impact on the public.
Supachai Suthampan(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, who announced measures to reduce living costs and manage agricultural sector costs.

Policy

State Welfare Card Registration Project(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A government program providing welfare benefits to eligible low-income individuals.
State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A government-issued card providing financial assistance for essential goods and services to low-income individuals.
GSB Low-Interest Loan Project for Public Energy Sustainability Adaptation(โครงการสินเชื่อดอกเบี้ยต่ำ GSB สำหรับการปรับตัวเพื่อความยั่งยืนทางพลังงานสำหรับประชาชน)
A loan program by GSB to support individuals in adapting to cleaner energy, such as installing solar panels or purchasing EVs.
Half-Price Fertilizer Loan Project(โครงการสินเชื่อดอกเบี้ยคนละครึ่ง)
A loan program by BAAC to reduce production costs for farmers, with the government subsidizing 3% of the annual interest.