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Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
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
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%
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.Most Thais back cost-of-living measures, but welfare card top-up seen as too low
Most Thais back cost-of-living measures, but welfare card top-up seen as too low
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
NIDA Poll finds most Thais view fuel, farm and green-energy support as appropriate, but over half say the welfare card increase is insufficient.Diesel held at 50.54 baht as subsidy is raised again
Diesel held at 50.54 baht as subsidy is raised again
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Thailand keeps diesel at 50.54 baht per litre on April 8 after the Oil Fuel Fund committee increased compensation for B7 and B20Thai fuel remains relatively cheaper in Asean, but Oil Fund deficit widens to 56.2bn baht
Thai fuel remains relatively cheaper in Asean, but Oil Fund deficit widens to 56.2bn baht
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Thai fuel prices remain relatively cheaper in Asean, but the Oil Fuel Fund deficit has widened to 56.2 billion baht as diesel subsidies keep climbingFinance signals no excise tax cut as oil fund remains main diesel shield
Finance signals no excise tax cut as oil fund remains main diesel shield
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Finance Ministry is leaning on the Oil Fuel Fund, not excise tax cuts, to cushion diesel prices amid energy turmoil and fiscal concernsGovernment to Adjust Diesel Price Cap Amid Fuel Subsidy Pressures
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 subsidiesFinance Ministry rules out reviving Easy E-Receipt, citing “economic leakages” and inequality
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.