The Bhumjaithai Party reveals its economic policy, Thailand 10 Plus, aimed at building new capacity to solve the problem of wealth concentration and poverty dispersion, while awaiting the second phase of the Khon La Khrueng Plus program.
In the unofficial results of the 2026 election, the Bhumjaithai Party is highly likely to form a government. Looking back at the party's economic policies presented by its economic team led by Akniti Nititanprapas and Supajee Suthamman.
Akniti explained the party’s economic policy, stating that the Thailand 10 Plus policy is an initiative that the Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party allowed them to design themselves. This policy was not made arbitrarily but arose from recognizing the problem of wealth concentration and poverty dispersion and the need to build new capacity for the country. It is divided into two main pillars, each covering five areas, totaling 10 Plus.
The first pillar focuses on inclusive growth, targeting five groups:
- Small earners Plus: caring for salaried workers and vulnerable groups.
- Elderly Plus: preparing for an aging society expected to reach 30% in 5–10 years, creating income for retirees so they are not a burden on their descendants.
- SME Plus: creating advantages for Made in Thailand products.
- Community Plus: addressing debt and creating jobs locally to encourage youth to return home.
- Investment Plus: at the grassroots level, distributing funds to local areas.
The second pillar aims to increase competitiveness to create a new vessel to accommodate overflowing water, including:
- Education Plus: building a skill bridge offering free education with guaranteed employment, avoiding wasted vouchers.
- Green Economy Plus: attracting the world with clean energy.
- Investment Plus: implementing an Investment Fast Pass to unlock 80 approved investment promotion projects by the Board of Investment valued at over 480 billion baht, which are currently stalled awaiting promotion certificates or licenses.
Investors wishing to use this Fast Pass must commit to a key condition: investing at least 20% of the project value within this year to ensure immediate economic stimulation, rather than merely reserving rights.
Trade Plus: after creating new products, new markets must be found. There will be proactive trade negotiations to open doors for Thai products globally. Thailand Plus will rebrand the country as the most attractive investment destination by reforming obstructive laws (Regulatory Guillotine) and establishing international-standard regulations to assure investors that Thailand is fully prepared in three areas: skilled labor, clean energy, and transparent rules.
A key question is, if the Khon La Khrueng program is extended, where will the funding come from? Mr. Akniti explained that the Bhumjaithai Party uses the smallest budget compared to other parties, calculated from the central reserve budget for emergencies or necessities that remains available. They will use only the existing funds, approximately 30 billion baht, and may use even less. Assistance will be provided only according to actual eligible rights and to those who have been missed before. They will not promise unrealistic figures because this is taxpayers’ money, not party funds.
"For example, the Quick Big Win policy, the Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party gave me and the team full opportunity to think and implement, until the term Plus became the main policy of Thailand 10 Plus for Bhumjaithai Party in the 2026 election campaign. I and my team are proud that this is a national-level policy."