Cabinet eyes 400B loan decree, 4K handout for 13M people on May 5

Thairath•Politics•86d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Cabinet will discuss a decree for a 400 billion baht loan and the 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' stimulus package on May 5, aiming to distribute 4,000 baht to 13 million citizens.

•The Thai Cabinet is set to consider a decree authorizing a 400 billion baht loan on May 5.
•A new stimulus package, 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus', will distribute 4,000 baht per person to 13 million eligible individuals.
•The government is preparing the 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' project to boost purchasing power and reduce living costs.

Overview

•The Cabinet is scheduled to consider a decree for a 400 billion baht loan on May 5.
•The Prime Minister summoned the economic team to discuss the 'Thai Chuan Thai' project.
•The Ministry of Finance will propose a draft decree authorizing the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400,000 million baht to the Cabinet.
•The loan is intended to support economic impacts from the Middle East conflict and fund the 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' project.
•The 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' project aims to distribute 4,000 baht to 13 million people over four months.
•The 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' project is estimated to cost 120,000 million baht, excluding the state welfare card program.
•Registration for 'Thai Chuan Thai' is expected in May 2026, with usage beginning in June 2026.
•The government is preparing the 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' project to ease the cost of living during an energy crisis.

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Key Quotes

Phadorn Pornpradub

"The Prime Minister summoned the economic team to discuss the Thai Chuan Thai project. The government is preparing and wants it considered by the Cabinet quickly."

นายกรัฐมนตรีได้เรียกทีมเศรษฐกิจเข้าหารือเรื่องโครงการไทยช่วยไทย ซึ่งรัฐบาลกำลังเตรียมความพร้อม และอยากให้เข้าสู่การพิจารณาของคณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.) โดยเร็ว

Phadorn Pornpradub

"Today, clarification will be sought from the Prime Minister whether a meeting will be called on Monday, May 4th, as it is a public holiday."

วันนี้จะขอความชัดเจนจากนายกรัฐมนตรี ว่าจะมีการเรียกประชุมในวันจันทร์ที่ 4 พ.ค.หรือไม่ เนื่องจากเป็นวันหยุดราชการ

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Holds the position of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, involved in discussions regarding economic projects.

Ekniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, central to policy formulation for economic projects.

Phadorn Pornpradub(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Is a Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, providing insights on project discussions.

Lwran Saengsanit(ลวรณ แสงสนิท)

Holds the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

Danucha Pichyanon(ดนุชา พิชยนันท์)

Is the Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The government body responsible for approving decrees and economic policies.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party that disseminated information about the 'Thai Chuan Thai' project's name and details.

Law

Thai Chuan Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

A new government stimulus program designed to distribute cash to citizens to ease living costs.

Decree for 400 Billion Baht Loan(พ.ร.ก.กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท)

A proposed decree to authorize the Ministry of Finance to borrow 400 billion baht for economic support.

Khon La Khrueng(คนละครึ่ง)

A previous government subsidy program, the new 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' is a modified version.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A social welfare program that will be included as part of the broader 'Thai Chuan Thai Plus' initiative.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where economic meetings and discussions with the Prime Minister took place.