Transport Subsidies 2026: Who Gets What, When to Register

Thansettakij•Economy•12h ago

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The Thai cabinet has approved over 2 billion Baht in subsidies for transport operators nationwide to mitigate rising fuel costs, with registration opening soon.

•The Thai cabinet approved a 2.06 billion Baht subsidy package for over 460,000 transport vehicles.
•The subsidies aim to alleviate the impact of high oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
•Registration for the subsidies will be open from April 16 to April 19, 2026, with payments via PromptPay.
•Different vehicle types will receive varying amounts, with large trucks eligible for up to 6,000 Baht.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved a central budget of 2,060 million Baht for transport subsidies.
•The Cabinet meeting where the subsidy was approved occurred on April 11, 2026.
•The subsidies are intended to alleviate the impact of rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
•The total budget allocated is 2,060 million Baht, divided into 1,353 million for cargo trucks and 706 million for public transport vehicles.
•Registration for the subsidies will be open from April 16 to April 19, 2026.
•All payments will be made directly via PromptPay.
•Cargo trucks equipped with GPS will receive up to 6,000 Baht per vehicle, while those without GPS will receive 3,000 Baht.
•Motorcycle taxi drivers, the largest group in the public transport sector, will receive 840 Baht per vehicle.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The Thai Cabinet approved the transport subsidy package.

PromptPay

Subsidies will be transferred directly through PromptPay.

Land Transport Department(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)

The source of the information regarding transport subsidies.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)

The ministry overseeing the Land Transport Department and transport sector.