Spotlight on eight key policies of the Bhumjaithai Party, the prospective new government in 2026, including Khon La Khrueng Plus, electricity at 3 baht per unit, volunteer soldiers, and equal education.Plus
Although the official vote count is not yet finalized, it is clear that the Bhumjaithai Party is leading with a landslide in forming the 2026 government. They come with a plan to drive the country forward through eight main policy sets focusing on addressing livelihood issues alongside security. The plan highlights professional ministers and practical community welfare under a total budget of 148.326 billion baht.
Focusing on selecting individuals with relevant knowledge and experience for ministerial roles to ensure clear and efficient administration, featuring Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister along with expert teams in key ministries.
Continuing the grassroots economic stimulus program by reducing buyers' expenses and increasing sellers' income, with the government covering 50% of costs, totaling 44 billion baht. It is expected to generate over 80 billion baht in circulation.
Directly reducing living costs for 22 million households by charging only 3 baht per unit for the first 200 units, saving about 15% monthly.
Shifting from conscription to a voluntary system with four-year contracts, offering 12,000 baht monthly income plus benefits and quotas for non-commissioned officer school entry to build a modern, quality army.
Creating 75,000 jobs nationwide with a monthly wage of 15,000 baht to provide home care for the elderly and pregnant women, reducing hospital overcrowding.
Developing an online learning platform offering free education anytime, anywhere, along with a Learning Passport system to accumulate credits transferable to degrees, and Skill Bridge linking curricula to private sector needs.
Supporting the green economy (Net Zero 2050) by allowing citizens to pay for electric motorcycles in 60 monthly installments of 300 baht, with government subsidies to reduce oil use and PM 2.5 pollution.
Enhancing security on the Thai-Cambodian border by constructing walls and patrol roads covering 100 kilometers in the first year to prevent illegal labor, drugs, and contraband.
The Bhumjaithai Party clearly states that all these policies have a total budget of 148.326 billion baht, primarily funded by the national budget of 145.126 billion baht (97.84%), with 400 million baht from public-private partnerships (PPP), and 2.8 billion baht from revolving funds and others (including Section 28 of the Fiscal Discipline Act).