Finance Ministry Fights Energy Crisis: Loans, EV, Fuel Subsidies
Matichon•Economy•
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Key Quotes
"To provide assistance to those affected by the conflict in the Middle East, in order to alleviate the impact and prevent economic risks from the situation."
ให้ความช่วยเหลือแก่ผู้ที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์การสู้รบในภูมิภาคตะวันออกกลาง เพื่อเป็นการบรรเทาผลกระทบและป้องกันความเสี่ยงทางเศรษฐกิจจากสถานการณ์ดังกล่าว.
Key Entities
Organization
The Thai government ministry responsible for fiscal policy and implementing the energy crisis relief measures.
The executive body of the Thai government that approved the proposed relief measures.
A state-owned financial institution involved in providing low-interest loans for energy adaptation and SME revival.
A state-owned financial institution offering special interest rate loans for energy saving in housing.
The state-owned electricity utility responsible for certifying 'Home Number 5' energy-efficient homes.
A state-owned bank providing financial services to farmers, offering a 'Half-Price Interest Loan' program.
Comptroller General's Department(กรมบัญชีกลาง)
A government department that has relaxed procurement regulations to assist government contractors affected by the crisis.
Budget Bureau(สำนักงบประมาณ)
The government agency responsible for managing and allocating the national budget, tasked with expediting fund transfers for construction projects.
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank)(ธนาคารพัฒนาวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมแห่งประเทศไทย)
A financial institution offering the 'SME Green Productivity Loan' to help SMEs transition to green industries.
A financial institution providing export-related financial services, including the 'EXIM Support Plus' program and export insurance.
Transport Company Limited(บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)
A state-owned enterprise that provides public transportation services and receives funds to reduce travel burdens during Songkran.
Person
Ekkanit Nitithanprabhas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance who announced the government's relief measures.
Policy
State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A government welfare program providing financial assistance to vulnerable populations.
Electric Vehicles, which are supported through loan programs as part of the energy adaptation initiatives.
Solar cell technology, which is promoted through loans for installation as part of clean energy initiatives.
GSB Low-Interest Loan(สินเชื่อดอกเบี้ยต่ำ GSB)
A loan program offered by GSB for energy sustainability and business revival.
Happy Home Loan(สินเชื่อบ้านอยู่เย็นเป็นสุข)
A loan product from GHB promoting energy saving for home buyers, builders, and renovators.
Home Number 5 Loan(สินเชื่อบ้านเบอร์ 5)
A loan product from GHB for energy-efficient certified homes.
Solar Roof Loan(สินเชื่อ Solar Roof)
An additional loan for welfare customers to purchase Solar Roof systems.
Half-Price Interest Loan(สินเชื่อดอกเบี้ยคนละครึ่ง)
A loan program from BAAC aimed at reducing production costs for farmers with a shared interest payment burden.
GSB Thai Business Revival(GSB พลิกฟื้นธุรกิจไทย)
A large-scale loan program by GSB to help SMEs recover and adapt their businesses.
SME Green Productivity Loan(สินเชื่อ SME Green Productivity)
A loan program from SME D Bank to support SMEs in adopting green technologies and processes.
EXIM Support Plus
A financial support package from EXIM Bank for Thai exporters facing increased costs due to the crisis.