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Cabinet Approves 7.75 Billion Baht for Vulnerable Groups, Transport, Cost of Living

Cabinet Approves 7.75 Billion Baht for Vulnerable Groups, Transport, Cost of Living

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Cabinet greenlights a 7.75 billion baht budget to aid vulnerable populations, support the transport sector, and implement measures to reduce the cost of living.

  • •The Thai Cabinet approved a central budget of over 7.7 billion baht on April 11, 2026.
  • •The funds are allocated to three main areas: supporting vulnerable groups, assisting the transport sector, and reducing the cost of living for citizens.
  • •Key initiatives include welfare for state welfare registration cardholders, support for transport operators using oil, and projects like 'Green Flag Affordable Plus' and 'Fah Sale Mobile Units'.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, the Cabinet convened at Government House.
  • •The Cabinet resolved to allocate central funds exceeding 7,742 million baht.
  • •A sum of 6,022.85 million baht is designated for vulnerable groups, including 4,700 million baht for state welfare programs from 2022 and 1,322.85 million baht for relief measures from March 26.
  • •The transport sector will receive 1,458 million baht from central funds and 601 million baht from the Road Safety Fund (กปถ.), supporting 467,507 vehicles, resulting in aid for oil-using transport operators and non-scheduled cargo transporters.
  • •Measures to alleviate the cost of living will utilize 260.60 million baht from central funds.
  • •The 'Green Flag Affordable Plus' project will distribute agricultural products and production factors at affordable prices, contributing 150 million baht to reduce farmers' costs.
  • •The 'Alleviating Citizens' Cost of Living' project will operate Fah Sale, mobile, and Poom Puang trucks nationwide, expecting to reduce citizen burdens by at least 228 million baht.
  • •The 'Thai Help Thai, Increase Thai SME Income' project will conduct online sales promotion activities, aiming to generate at least 150 million baht in income for entrepreneurs.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek
"The Cabinet meeting resolved to approve central funds of over 7,742 million baht, divided into 3 aspects."
ที่ประชุมครม. มีมติอนุมัติงบกลางกว่า 7,742 ล้านบาท แบ่งเป็น 3 ด้าน

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The Thai Cabinet which convened and approved the central budget for various relief measures.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The government office whose spokesperson announced the Cabinet's budget approval.
Road Safety Fund (กปถ.)(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)
A fund that will contribute 601 million baht to support measures for transport operators.

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(น.ส.รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)ℹ️
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who announced the Cabinet's decisions.

Law

State Welfare Registration Project(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A welfare program receiving 4,700 million baht for eligible individuals.