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Transport Subsidy: PromptPay for Trucks, Register April 16-19

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Key Quotes

Siripong Angkasakulkiat
"“Siripong” announced relief measures for transport and passenger vehicles, opening registration April 16-19, with direct payment via PromptPay after fares for returning home during Songkran were fixed."
“สิริพงศ์” แจ้งมาตรการช่วยเหลือรถขนส่ง-รถโดยสาร เปิดให้ลงทะเบียน 16 - 19 เม.ย.69 จ่ายเงินตรงผ่านพร้อมเพย์ หลังตรึงราคาค่าโดยสารเดินทางกลับภูมิลำเนา ช่วงสงกรานต์

Key Entities

Person

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(สิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)
Deputy Minister of Transport involved in announcing the transport sector subsidy program.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The government ministry responsible for implementing the subsidy program for the transport sector.
Land Transport Department(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)
A department under the Ministry of Transport that registers and oversees land transport operators, involved in the subsidy program.
Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The Thai Cabinet that approved the financial aid for transport operators.
Fund for Safety in Road Utilization(กองทุนเพื่อความปลอดภัยในการใช้รถใช้ถนน)
A fund managed by the Ministry of Transport, also known as "Lucky Number Fund," used to subsidize passenger fares.

Law

PromptPay(พร้อมเพย์)ℹ️
The payment system through which transport operators will receive direct subsidies.

Place

Mo Chit(หมอชิต)ℹ️
A major bus terminal in Bangkok, mentioned as a location where passengers can still travel at old fares.
Sai Tai Mai(สายใต้ใหม่)
A southern bus terminal in Bangkok, mentioned as a location where passengers can still travel at old fares.
Bangkok Metropolitan Region(เขตกทม.)ℹ️
The region where specific types of public transport, including songthaews, operate under the subsidy program.