Anutin is set to summon Ekniti and the Bank of Thailand governor to discuss issuing a 500 billion baht loan decree. The source of funds for implementing the Thai Chuey Thai Plus policy is expected to be finalized today. He defers to Suriya to explain the controversy surrounding the transfer of Rachen Silparaya and the background of the decision.
On 29 April 2026 at 09:15 GMT+7, at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the 4/2026 Police Commission meeting. Upon arrival, Police General Kittirat Phanpetch, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and senior officials welcomed him. Anutin congratulated Sujin Chaichumsak, a Police Commission member approved as an Ombudsman, and thanked him for his dedication and many contributions to the country.
Reporters noted that today's Police Commission meeting agenda includes revising criteria and methods for assessing the knowledge and ability of investigative police officers holding dual ranks, enabling them to be promoted per the 2022 National Police Act; appointments of police officers outside the annual schedule; and selection and promotion of non-commissioned police officers to commissioned ranks in special cases as determined by the commission.
After the Police Commission meeting, the Prime Minister will return to Government House for a scheduled meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Bank of Thailand Governor Vichai Ratanakorn to discuss the country's financial liquidity, overall economic conditions, and the issuance of a 500 billion baht loan decree.
Reports indicate that today will mark the finalization of funding sources for the government's flagship policy, Thai Chuey Thai Plus, aimed at reducing public expenses and topping up state welfare cards. The government plans to use returned funds from agencies with delayed or incomplete disbursements as budget under the budget transfer law, while also considering other appropriate funding sources.
At 15:30 GMT+7, the Prime Minister will chair a press conference announcing the results of crackdowns on transnational crime networks involving identity fraud, nationality forgery, and illegal gambling operations.
Later, at 10:54 GMT+7, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul was interviewed regarding Rachen Silparaya, Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, submitting his resignation following his transfer appointment as an inspector of the ministry. When asked if he was aware of the matter, Anutin said it should be addressed to Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Juangroongruangkit, who is responsible for the ministry.
When asked about the apparent major controversy between the Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking Department and the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Prime Minister said the Minister of Agriculture should be asked about the background and reasons for the decision.