Anutin revealed that after the government’s policy speech concludes, the first Cabinet meeting will be held on 11 April due to many urgent problems in the country needing swift solutions. Plans are being prepared to support the public during Songkran, assuring that if fuel is used normally, there will be no shortage. He also asked Cabinet members to use private cars and electric vehicles.
At 17:20 on 7 April 2026, reporters reported from the Government House. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, walked down from the Thai Khu Fah Building accompanied by Police General Permpoon Chidchob, the Prime Minister's advisor, to Building 1. Anutin said he came to check if the Deputy Prime Minister’s and the Ministers attached to the Prime Minister’s Office workspaces were ready. The Prime Minister inspected offices on every floor.
He then went down from Building 1 with Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri and Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Suksamruay Wantaneeyakul to Building 2 to inspect the spokesperson team’s offices and the Prime Minister’s advisors’ offices before returning to the Thai Khu Fah Building. On the way, they also stopped to check the electric vehicle charging stations.
Reporters asked, , about the government’s policy draft. Mr. Anutin responded that the Cabinet had already resolved to send the policy draft to Parliament on 6 April. When asked if Parliament scheduled to consider the policy draft on 9-10 April and whether the first Cabinet meeting would be on 11 April, Anutin confirmed it would. Otherwise, the Songkran festival would prolong the delay. He said the country currently faces many problems, so the Cabinet must meet quickly to prepare for citizens traveling during Songkran, ensuring readiness in every aspect. He assigned all ministries to do their utmost to benefit the public.
Asked what measures the ministries should focus on when presenting to the Cabinet, Anutin said yes but declined to give details, saying the government spokesperson will announce once everything is ready.
Regarding when the new Center for Management and Monitoring of the Middle East Conflict Situation (CM3ECS) will be established, Anutin said this requires authority, so they must wait for the policy speech to be completed first. Since it is a continuing situation with delegated authority to the committee, the policy speech must conclude first, expected by the night of 10 April. A Cabinet meeting the same night would be too late, so it is scheduled for 11 April.
When asked where the Prime Minister would be during Songkran, Anutin said, “I’ll stay around here to ensure there is no fuel interruption. I’ve heard plans are in place for fuel preparation. If used normally, there will be enough. At this time, we need to save fuel and reduce expenses, so I urge Cabinet members to use their own cars as much as possible. Those with electric vehicles should use them to help save fuel and reduce pollution. At first, I was reluctant to use an electric car, but with the fuel crisis, my family encouraged me to use one as an example and symbol. After trying it, I got used to it. It’s convenient and no need to worry about refueling. Anyone ready to use electric cars will save costs, definitely more economical than fuel.”
Later, reporters reported that as the Prime Minister drove his electric vehicle out of Government House, he stopped near the Chamai Maruchet Bridge, lowered the window, and spoke with a middle-aged man holding a sign that read, “Prime Minister, please help catch the people who have stolen public money. Since you know, why remain silent? The poor want the money they sent back.” , “Please don’t protect the thieves who stole from the poor. They are named; why aren’t they arrested?” It was found that the man stands there almost every day.
Mr. Anutin asked if he had submitted a complaint, and the man replied, “I have, but it’s been quiet.” Anutin responded, “Are you afraid you’ll faint standing all day?” The man answered, “I stand every day because I want justice. People are suffering.” Then the Prime Minister drove off back.
