Government allocates over Bt10bn to manage 11.5m tonnes of Thai rice
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Thailand’s rice policy committee has approved two measures and five projects worth Bt10.19 billion to stabilise paddy prices, support farmers and add value to Thai rice.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.
Public transport joins Thais Help Thais Plus from June 1 with 60% fare subsidy
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Bus and MRT passengers will be able to use the Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme via the Pao Tang app from June 1 to September 30, with the government covering 60% of fares.
Ekniti says ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ set for June 1 launch, with state covering 60%
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti says the ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ scheme could reach Cabinet by May 19, offering a 60/40 co-payment model for up to 30 million people, plus direct aid for the most vulnerable.
Government to Adjust Diesel Price Cap Amid Fuel Subsidy Pressures
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The government confirms a diesel price increase of no more than 1 baht per litre, effective 18 March, with a new cap set at 33 baht to manage subsidies
Finance Ministry rules out reviving Easy E-Receipt, citing “economic leakages” and inequality
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Easy E-Receipt will not return soon after reviews found weak GDP impact, revenue losses, import “leakages” and regressive benefits.