A Nida Poll survey shows that most people consider several cost of living relief measures by the Anutin government to be appropriate, but view the increase in the state welfare card allowance from 300 to 400 baht as too small.
On 26 Apr 2026, the Nida Poll Center of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) released results of a survey titled “Is the Cost of Living Relief Enough?” conducted from 20-21 Apr 2026. The survey involved 1,310 respondents nationwide, aged 18 and over, from all regions, education levels, occupations, and income groups. It gathered public opinions on government cost of living relief measures. When asked about these measures for the agricultural and transportation sectors under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s administration, the findings showed:
1. The "Half-Interest Loan" program for the agricultural sector, with loans not exceeding 100,000 baht, where citizens pay 3% interest and the government pays 3%.
71.30% stated that it is appropriate.
14.43% stated it is insufficient.
8.09% stated it is excessive.
6.18% did not answer or did not know.
2. Fuel subsidies for minibus, passenger vans, and songthaew vehicles in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, a lump sum of 5,040 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
68.78% stated that it is appropriate.
14.27% stated it is insufficient.
10.92% stated it is excessive.
6.03% did not answer or did not know.
3. Fuel subsidies for non-scheduled passenger transport vehicles, such as minibuses or vans, a lump sum of 3,600 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
66.87% stated that it is appropriate.
16.49% stated it is insufficient.
8.78% stated it is excessive.
7.86% did not answer or did not know.
4. Fuel subsidies for non-scheduled bus vehicles, a lump sum of 5,000 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
65.50% stated that it is appropriate.
14.12% stated it is excessive.
12.44% stated it is insufficient.
7.94% did not answer or did not know.
5. Fuel subsidies for trucks under 10 wheels (including pickup trucks), a lump sum of 3,000 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
65.26% stated that it is appropriate.
22.37% stated it is insufficient.
7.18% stated it is excessive.
5.19% did not answer or did not know.
6. Fuel subsidies for taxis using fuel, a lump sum of 5,040 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
64.12% stated that it is appropriate.
15.73% stated it is excessive.
13.20% stated it is insufficient.
6.95% did not answer or did not know.
7. Fuel subsidies for minibuses/vans operating inter-provincial routes (Bangkok to regional provinces), 2 baht per km, up to 700 baht per day, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
63.89% stated that it is appropriate.
22.98% stated it is insufficient.
6.87% did not answer or did not know.
6.26% stated it is excessive.
8. Fuel subsidies for trucks with 10 or more wheels, a lump sum of 6,000 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
62.51% stated that it is appropriate.
18.17% stated it is insufficient.
11.76% stated it is excessive.
7.56% did not answer or did not know.
9. Fuel subsidies for public motorcycle taxis, a lump sum of 842 baht per vehicle, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
62.14% stated that it is appropriate.
27.79% stated it is insufficient.
6.02% stated it is excessive.
4.05% did not answer or did not know.
10. Fuel subsidies for minibuses/vans on inter-provincial routes (between regional provinces), 2 baht per km, up to 500 baht per day, from 20 Apr to 31 May 2026.
59.85% stated that it is appropriate.
27.63% stated it is insufficient.
6.72% did not answer or did not know.
5.80% stated it is excessive.
11. Government Savings Bank operates a low-interest loan program, up to 2 million baht per borrower, for installing solar power systems and purchasing electric cars and motorcycles.
56.49% stated that it is appropriate.
19.92% stated it is excessive.
14.35% did not answer or did not know.
9.24% stated it is insufficient.
12. Increase the state welfare card allowance from 300 baht to 400 baht, from 13 Apr to 12 May 2026.
54.27% stated it is insufficient.
39.09% stated it is appropriate.
5.04% did not answer or did not know.
1.60% stated it is excessive.