The Thai Ministry of Finance is implementing a phased economic recovery plan, prioritizing immediate relief for the grassroots while preparing low-interest “Soft Loans” for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Vinit Visessuvanapoom, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), announced the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40)” scheme, designed to lower living costs and stimulate local commerce. The programme specifically targets market vendors and daily-wage earners struggling with high fuel and product prices. To modernize the sector, merchants can register for food delivery platforms between 10 June and 30 September 2026, with the public able to utilize benefits for food orders starting 15 June.
Addressing concerns from SMEs with annual revenues over 2.5 million baht—who may not qualify for the initial grassroots aid—Winit assured that the government is not overlooking them. The FPO is preparing specialized measures, including soft loans, to ensure comprehensive credit accessibility in the next phase. Winit explained that by first stabilizing the most vulnerable economic segments, the government expects capital to eventually circulate back to larger businesses.
This “bottom-up” approach aims to ensure the country’s most vulnerable citizens can survive the current crisis while building a financial bridge for broader business growth.
