
Other agenda items in the Cabinet meeting include the Transport Ministry’s proposal to extend the deadline of free public train and bus services from April 30 to October 31.
The Transport Ministry will also propose approving private companies overseeing the construction of the Skytrain line from Khae Rai to Min Buri worth Bt 54 billion, and another line from Lardprao to Samrong worth Bt52 billion.
The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry will propose extending the timeframe on a project to support crop rotations and green-manure production for farmers.
The Cabinet will also approve a framework to support research and development in science, technology and innovation as well as provide tax benefits for leading industrial groups under the government-themed Pracha Rat.