Subsidy Registration for Transport Operators: April 16-19

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai government announces subsidy registration for public transport operators from April 16-19, 2024, to maintain service and prevent fare hikes.

•The Thai government, through the Ministry of Transport, will open registration for subsidies for public transport operators from April 16-19, 2026.
•The subsidies aim to help operators manage costs during the energy crisis and ensure the public does not face increased fares.
•Subsidies will be allocated to various vehicle types including buses, vans, taxis, and public motorcycles, with specific amounts varying by vehicle category and service type.
•Cargo truck operators will also receive assistance to prevent the price of consumer goods from rising due to higher transport costs.

Overview

•Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced the approval of relief measures for transport operators.
•Registration for subsidies will be open from April 16 to April 19, 2026.
•The government will provide subsidies to over 180,332 public transport vehicles (buses, vans, taxis, motorcycle taxis).
•Subsidies range from 840 Baht for motorcycle taxis to 7,000 Baht per day for certain chartered vehicles.
•Cargo truck operators will also receive subsidies, totaling over 287,175 vehicles.
•Subsidies for cargo trucks are up to 6,000 Baht for GPS-equipped trucks and 3,000 Baht for non-GPS trucks.
•The relief measures will cover a period of 42 days, from April 20 to May 31, 2026.
•Further details and conditions will be available on the Department of Land Transport website (www.dlt.go.th) and its Facebook page.

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Key Quotes

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"The key goal of this measure is not only to help operators maintain liquidity and continue providing services but the ultimate goal is to protect the public by guaranteeing that people will not have to pay higher fares."

เป้าหมายสำคัญของมาตรการนี้ ไม่ได้มีเพียงเพื่อช่วยต่อลมหายใจให้ผู้ประกอบการมีสภาพคล่องและสามารถนำรถออกมาวิ่งให้บริการต่อไปได้เท่านั้น แต่เป้าหมายสูงสุดคือการปกป้องพี่น้องประชาชน โดยการันตีว่าประชาชนจะต้องไม่จ่ายค่าโดยสารแพงขึ้น

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

"The government will help support the costs for over 180,332 vehicles so that operators can survive and the public can pay the same ticket prices."

รัฐบาลจะเข้าไปช่วยพยุงต้นทุนให้รถกว่า 180,332 คัน เพื่อให้ผู้ประกอบการอยู่ได้ และประชาชนได้จ่ายค่าตั๋วในราคาเดิม

Key Entities

Person

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of Thailand who announced subsidy measures for transport operators.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry responsible for infrastructure and transportation policy, which spearheaded the subsidy program.

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️

The Thai government agency under the Ministry of Transport responsible for implementing land transportation regulations and accessible for subsidy program information.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The government body that approved the subsidy measures for transport and public vehicle operators.

Policy

Bus(รถทัวร์)

A type of public transport vehicle eligible for government subsidies to help operators cope with rising costs.

Van(รถตู้)

A public transport vehicle for which operators can register to receive government subsidies.

Taxi(รถแท็กซี่)

A public transport vehicle whose operators are entitled to subsidies to maintain business operations.

Public Motorcycle Taxi(มอเตอร์ไซค์รับจ้าง)

A form of public transportation for which the operators are set to receive financial aid from the government.

Cargo Truck(รถบรรทุกสินค้า)

Commercial vehicles for which subsidies are provided to mitigate the impact of transportation costs on consumer goods prices.

Timeline

April 2026(เมษายน 2026)

The month in 2026 when registration for transport subsidies is open and the Songkran festival occurs.

May 2026(พฤษภาคม 2026)

The month in 2026 that marks the end of the 42-day period for transport subsidy measures.