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Fuel aid for transport and public buses to ease burden on operators

Fuel aid for transport and public buses to ease burden on operators

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Transport will provide fuel cost compensation and subsidies for public transport operators to alleviate burdens during the Songkran festival.

  • •The Ministry of Transport will compensate fuel costs for transport vehicles and subsidize public transport to prevent fare increases.
  • •These measures aim to reduce the burden on transport operators and ensure affordable travel for the public during the Songkran festival.
  • •Registration for subsidies will be open from April 16-19, with payments disbursed via PromptPay.
  • •Aid will also be extended to goods transport operators, with checks on actual mileage used, benefiting over 278,000 recipients.

Overview

  • •Between April 11, 2026, and April 19, 2026, measures will be in place to stabilize public transport prices.
  • •The Ministry of Transport is implementing measures to assist transport operators and prevent fare hikes impacting the public.
  • •The Department of Land Transport proposed to the Cabinet to assist bus operators using the Road Safety Fund.
  • •Subsidies will be provided to over 480,000 transport operators, including buses, minibuses, vans, and taxis.
  • •The government will provide subsidies for 270,000 trucks and 180,000 public transport vehicles of all types.
  • •Registration for eligible operators will be open from April 16-19, 2026.
  • •Goods transport operators registered with the Department of Land Transport will receive fuel cost support based on actual mileage used.
  • •If the situation does not improve by May 31, 2026, the duration of these measures may be extended.

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Key Quotes

Siripong Angkasukulpkiat
"To allow the public to travel back to their hometowns during the Songkran festival at the original price, by using the said fund to stabilize prices, not affecting the public."
เพื่อให้ประชาชนสามารถเดินทางกลับภูมิลำเนาในช่วงเทศกาลสงกรานต์ได้ในราคาเดิม เนื่องจากมีการใช้กองทุนฯ ดังกล่าวมาตรึงราคา ไม่ให้กระทบต่อประชาชน
Siripong Angkasukulpkiat
"Those eligible can register from April 16-19, and will receive subsidies via PromptPay."
ซึ่งสามารถลงทะเบียนขอรับสิทธิได้ 16-19 เม.ย. นี้ โดยจะได้รับเงินสนับสนุนผ่านพร้อมเพย์

Key Entities

Person

Siripong Angkasukulpkiat(สิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)
Deputy Minister of Transport involved in announcing fuel cost compensation and public transport subsidies.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The government ministry responsible for announcing financial aid for transport operators and public transport.
Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️
The department that proposed measures to the Cabinet to assist bus operators.
Buses or Bo Kor Sor(รถโดยสาร หรือ บขส.)
Public bus operators receiving subsidies through the Road Safety Fund to help stabilize prices during Songkran.
Lucky Number Fund or Fund for Road Safety(กองทุนเลขสวย หรือ กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)
The fund being utilized by the Department of Land Transport to provide financial assistance and stabilize public transport prices.
PromptPay(พร้อมเพย์)ℹ️
The payment system through which subsidies will be disbursed to eligible transport operators.