Cabinet Approves 7.7 Billion Baht Budget for Energy Price Relief

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Cabinet has approved a substantial budget of over 7.7 billion baht to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices and reduce the cost of living for citizens.

•The Thai Cabinet approved a central budget exceeding 7.7 billion baht on April 11, 2026, to address escalating energy prices.
•Funds will be allocated to support vulnerable groups, transportation operators, and general cost of living reduction measures.
•The budget aims to ease financial burdens through various projects including direct aid, subsidies, and affordable goods distribution.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet resolved to approve a central budget.
•The approved central budget amounts to over 7,742 million baht to address rising energy prices.
•The budget will be divided into three main categories to provide assistance.
•6,022.85 million baht will be allocated to support vulnerable groups, including ongoing welfare programs.
•1,458 million baht from the central budget and 601 million baht from the Road Safety Fund will support transportation operators and drivers.
•260.60 million baht from the central budget will fund measures to alleviate the cost of living for the general public.
•These measures are expected to help citizens access essential goods at reasonable prices and increase income for producers and SMEs.
•The budgetary allocation is intended to help citizens cope with high energy prices and reduce living costs.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek

"The Cabinet Meeting on April 11, 2026, resolved to approve a central budget of over 7,742 million baht, divided into 3 aspects."

ที่ประชุมคณะรัฐมนตรี เมื่อวันที่ 11 เมษายน 2026 มีมติอนุมัติงบกลางกว่า 7,742 ล้านบาท แบ่งเป็น 3 ด้านดังนี้

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The governmental body that approved the central budget for citizen relief programs.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government department whose spokesperson announced the Cabinet's budget approval.

Road Safety Fund(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)

A fund that will contribute to measures supporting transportation operators and drivers.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)

The ministry whose system will be used for payment to transportation operators enrolled in their program.

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister who announced the Cabinet's resolution on the budget.

Policy

State Welfare Registration Project 2022(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ ปี 2022)

A social welfare program that will receive ongoing funding to support eligible individuals.