Suphajee Signals 2-Month Extension for Thai Chuay Thai Plus

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthamphan announced a potential two-month extension of the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project.

•Suphajee Suthamphan announced the potential extension of the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project for another 2 months on September 15, 2026.
•The extension is being considered due to geopolitical risks, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices.
•Ekniti Nitithandpraphas will clarify the details regarding the funding and whether the 1,000 baht monthly amount remains the same.

•On September 15, 2026, Suphajee Suthamphan spoke at the Government House regarding the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project phase 2.
•Suphajee Suthamphan cited geopolitical risks, specifically the further closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, as reasons for the extension.
•The Prime Minister requested Ekniti Nitithandpraphas to consider extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project for a period of time.
•Suphajee Suthamphan signaled with two fingers to reporters when asked how many months the project would be extended.
•Ekniti Nitithandpraphas is tasked with clarifying if the monthly amount will remain at 1,000 baht and determining which funding source to use.
•Suphajee Suthamphan discussed fuel price measures on September 14 with Ekniti Nitithandpraphas and Pakorn Nilpraphan.
•Suphajee Suthamphan stated that the current crisis may be more severe than the previous one because the economy has not yet recovered from the first round and the COVID-19 period.
•Suphajee Suthamphan confirmed that economic stimulus will include other measures in addition to Thai Chuay Thai Plus.

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Suphajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Ekniti Nitithandpraphas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Pakorn Nilpraphan(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

An economic stimulus project involving monthly payments.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Suphajee Suthamphan made her statements.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A location whose closure is contributing to geopolitical risk and oil price increases.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry led by Suphajee Suthamphan.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry led by Ekniti Nitithandpraphas.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

A ministry involved in discussions regarding oil price measures.