Government spokesperson Ratchada revealed that the new facilitation law has passed Parliament, supporting citizens to apply for permits easily, receive faster results, reduce duplicate document requests, and promote the Super License system to cut steps and costs for entrepreneurs.
On 22 May 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, the government has a policy to improve laws and regulations to facilitate citizens and entrepreneurs in accessing services and permits from government agencies. One key law in this effort is the new Facilitation Act on the consideration of permits and services for the public.
Most recently, on 20 May 2026, the House of Representatives approved the draft law, which had been amended by the Senate. The next steps include submitting it to the monarch for royal assent and official enactment. This law will play a vital role in reducing citizens' burdens in dealing with the government and enhancing public services to be faster, more transparent, and more accountable.
Ms. Ratchada said this law aligns with government policies on prompt public service and legal reform, aiming to provide citizens and businesses with clear information on procedures, timelines, documents, and fees for government services. Government agencies must reduce duplicate document requests if the data already exists or can be linked through a central system, so citizens are not burdened with submitting the same documents repeatedly.
Importantly, the law allows the use of a Super License system for businesses requiring permits from multiple agencies. Once the main license is granted, it is considered that related secondary permits under specified conditions are also granted. This will reduce entrepreneurs’ need to submit documents multiple times across various agencies. Additionally, a central application center will be established to receive and forward applications to relevant agencies via information technology systems.
Ms. Ratchada explained this approach is part of reforming the bureaucracy to genuinely support business operations by reducing costs, waiting times, and unnecessary discretionary decisions. This is crucial for raising public sector standards and supporting the goal of joining the OECD.
Furthermore, the government is advancing laws and systems for government data linkage concurrently. On 5 May 2026, the Cabinet approved a draft royal decree on the disclosure of personal information between government agencies to enable efficient data sharing, improve service quality, reduce duplicate document requests, and enhance accuracy in agency inspections.
"The government is not just amending laws piecemeal but systematically revising interconnected laws to make government agencies work more smoothly, making it easier for citizens to access government services and allowing entrepreneurs to advance their businesses faster, directly benefiting the economy, investment, and employment," she said.