Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 2 to be extended for 2 months

Thansettakij•Economy•1d ago

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The Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Finance to consider extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project for two more months.

•Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthamphan announced the potential 2-month extension of the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project.
•The Prime Minister assigned Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithandpraphas to consider the extension after the project ends on September 30.
•Geopolitical risks and rising oil prices are cited as reasons for the Prime Minister's concern regarding the domestic economy.
•Additional measures to support citizens and farmers are expected to be released following consultations.

•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus project is scheduled to end on September 30.
•The Prime Minister has assigned Ekniti Nitithandpraphas to consider extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project for a further period.
•Suphajee Suthamphan indicated via a two-finger gesture that the Prime Minister's guideline for the extension is two months.
•Suphajee Suthamphan stated that the extension is considered because Thailand faces geopolitical risks, specifically the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and higher oil prices.
•Ekniti Nitithandpraphas will be the person to clarify details regarding whether the monthly budget will remain at 1,000 Baht.
•Suphajee Suthamphan discussed measures to care for all target groups with Ekniti Nitithandpraphas, Pakorn Nilpraphan, and the Ministry of Energy.
•The government expects to release immediate measures to support the general public and farmers.
•Suphajee Suthamphan noted that the current crisis may be more severe than previous ones because the economy has not recovered since the first oil price crisis at the beginning of the year.

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Suphajee Suthamphan

"Currently, Thailand faces geopolitical risks again, as seen from the further closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices."

ขณะนี้ประเทศไทยมีความเสี่ยงในเรื่องภูมิรัฐศาสตร์อีกแล้ว เห็นได้จากการปิดช่องแคบฮอร์มุซเพิ่มเติม และราคาน้ำมันปรับตัวสูงขึ้น

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.

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 measures to care for the people.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส)

A government project being considered for a phase 2 extension.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Suphajee Suthamphan made the announcement on September 15, 2026.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A location mentioned in the context of geopolitical risks and closures.