Cabinet Approves 7.7 Billion Baht for Vulnerable, Transport, Cost of Living

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Thailand's Cabinet commits over 7.7 billion baht to support vulnerable populations, the transportation sector, and alleviate the cost of living through public welfare initiatives.

•The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of over 7,742 million baht.
•Funding is allocated across three key areas: support for vulnerable groups, aid for the transportation sector, and measures to reduce the cost of living.
•The approval was announced by the Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister following the Cabinet meeting on April 11, 2026.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet meeting took place at the Government House.
•Over 7,742 million baht in central budget was approved by the Cabinet.
•6,022.85 million baht is allocated to support vulnerable groups.
•1,458 million baht from the central budget, supplemented by 601 million baht from the Road Safety Fund, is designated for the transportation sector.
•260.60 million baht is allocated for measures to reduce the cost of living for the public.
•Funding for vulnerable groups includes 4,700 million baht for the State Welfare Card registration program for 2022.
•Measures for the transportation sector will support 467,507 vehicles, focusing on oil-fuelled transport operators and non-regular goods transporters.
•Cost of living reduction measures include projects like "Green Flag Affordable Plus," "Thong Fah" events, and "Thai Help Thai Increase SME Income."

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))

The governmental body that approved the budget allocation for social welfare and economic support measures.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government agency of which Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek is the spokesperson.

Road Safety Fund(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน (กปถ.))

A fund contributing 601 million baht to support measures for the transportation sector.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)

The ministry responsible for maintaining the system for transportation operators who will receive payments via PromptPay.

Person

Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek(น.ส.รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

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

Policy

State Welfare Card Registration Program Year 2022(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ ปี 2022)

A welfare program receiving 4,700 million baht in funding to support eligible individuals.

"Green Flag Affordable Plus" Project(โครงการ “ธงเขียวราคาประหยัดพลัส”)

A project distributing agricultural products and production inputs at affordable prices, receiving 150 million baht funding.

"Public Cost of Living Relief" Project(โครงการ “เยียยวยาลดค่าครองชีพประชาชน”)

A project implemented through "Thong Fah" events, mobile units, and mobile markets to help reduce the public's burden.

"Thai Help Thai Increase SME Income" Project(โครงการ “ไทยช่วยไทย เพิ่มรายได้ SME ไทย”)

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