Cabinet OKs FY2570 Budget Plan, Adjusts Timeline, Assigns Deputy PMs to 9 Plans

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Cabinet has approved the fiscal year 2027 budget plan, recalibrating the timeline for its announcement and implementation, and assigning deputy prime ministers to oversee nine integrated work plans.

•The Thai Cabinet has approved the framework for the FY2570 budget, aiming for announcement by October 1, 2026.
•The budget plan emphasizes addressing public issues, maintaining fiscal discipline, and managing economic volatility.
•Deputy Prime Ministers have been assigned to oversee specific integrated work plans, enhancing budget management efficiency.
•An adjusted timeline for budget preparation, review, and parliamentary submission has been established.

Overview

•The Cabinet has approved the FY2570 budget expenditure guidelines and adjusted the budget calendar.
•The draft budget bill is targeted for announcement and enforcement by October 1, 2026.
•The goal is to continuously and effectively drive the national economy.
•The FY2570 budget will focus on solving public problems while maintaining fiscal discipline and supporting economic volatility.
•Various Deputy Prime Ministers have been assigned to supervise specific integrated work plans.
•The Prime Minister will deliver budget policy on April 20, 2026.
•Budget requests from agencies will be submitted on May 1, 2026, with Cabinet review on May 2, 2026.
•The draft budget bill will be submitted to the House of Representatives on June 23, 2026.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Lalida Praviswivattana

"Setting a clear timeline along with assigning responsibilities per plan will help maximize budget spending efficiency, ensure funds reach the public quickly, and make government policy implementation more tangible."

การกำหนดไทม์ไลน์ที่ชัดเจน ควบคู่กับการมอบหมายผู้รับผิดชอบรายแผนงาน จะช่วยให้การใช้จ่ายงบประมาณเกิดประสิทธิภาพสูงสุด เงินถึงประชาชนได้รวดเร็ว และการขับเคลื่อนนโยบายรัฐบาลเป็นรูปธรรมมากยิ่งขึ้น

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The executive body of the Thai government that approves national budgets and policies.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The lower house of the Parliament of Thailand, responsible for reviewing and approving the national budget.

Person

N.S. Lalida Praviswivattana(น.ส.ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister who announced the Cabinet's decisions regarding the FY2570 budget.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The head of the Thai government responsible for delivering budget policy.

Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee two integrated work plans, including the Southern Border Provinces problem resolution and the Eastern Special Development Zone.

Mr. Songsak Thongsi(นายทรงศักดิ์ ทองศรี)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee two integrated work plans, including drug prevention and suppression, and water resource management.

Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee one integrated work plan, the Digital Government plan.

Mrs. Supajee Suthamphant(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee two integrated work plans, including tourism income generation and future industry and service development.

Mr. Pakorn Nilaparp(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee one integrated work plan, the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct plan.

Mr. Yotsanan Wongswat(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee one integrated work plan, the preparation for an aging society.

Law

Integrated Plan for Solving Problems in the Southern Border Provinces(แผนงานบูรณาการแก้ไขปัญหาจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister aimed at addressing issues in Thailand's southern border provinces.

Integrated Plan for the Eastern Special Development Zone(แผนงานบูรณาการเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister focused on the development of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

Integrated Plan for Drug Prevention, Suppression, and Resolution(แผนงานบูรณาการป้องกัน ปราบปราม และแก้ไขปัญหายาเสพติด)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister dedicated to combating illegal drugs in Thailand.

Integrated Plan for Water Resource Management(แผนงานบูรณาการบริหารจัดการทรัพยากรน้ำ)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister concerning the management of Thailand's water resources.

Integrated Digital Government Plan(แผนงานบูรณาการรัฐบาลดิจิทัล)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister focused on advancing digital governance in Thailand.

Integrated Plan for Generating Income from Tourism(แผนงานบูรณาการสร้างรายได้จากการท่องเที่ยว)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister aimed at boosting tourism revenue in Thailand.

Integrated Plan for Developing Future Industries and Services(แผนงานบูรณาการพัฒนาอุตสาหกรรมและบริการแห่งอนาคต)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister focused on fostering Thailand's future industrial and service sectors.

Integrated Plan for Anti-Corruption and Misconduct(แผนงานบูรณาการต่อต้านการทุจริตและประพฤติมิชอบ)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister dedicated to combating corruption and misconduct in Thailand.

Integrated Plan for Preparing for an Aging Society(แผนงานบูรณาการเตรียมความพร้อมรองรับสังคมสูงวัย)

An integrated plan overseen by a Deputy Prime Minister focused on addressing the challenges and needs of Thailand's growing elderly population.

FY2570 Budget Expenditure Plan(การจัดทำงบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2027)

The annual budget expenditure plan for the fiscal year 2027, approved by the Cabinet.

Draft Budget Act(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติงบประมาณ)

The proposed legislation that will authorize the national budget for the fiscal year.