Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn said the new facilitation law is currently in the process of being submitted for royal endorsement. It will make it easier for citizens to contact the government, enable businesses to start faster, reduce duplicate licensing, use digital technology to close corruption loopholes, and enhance the country's competitiveness.
On 30 May 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan revealed progress on the new Facilitation of Government Licensing Act, stating it is now being submitted for royal endorsement. Afterward, it will be published in the Royal Gazette and come into effect. This law does not merely streamline paperwork but transforms the bureaucracy’s mindset from a state that controls and imposes numerous conditions to one that facilitates, supports citizens, and helps entrepreneurs start businesses more quickly.
The law will benefit the country in many ways, including reducing citizens' burdens, increasing business agility, and closing corruption gaps in government licensing. With fewer steps, more interconnected data, and digital checks, unnecessary discretionary decisions will also decrease.
Pakorn explained that a key feature of the law is the Super License system, which covers multiple related sub-licenses under one main license. This means citizens and entrepreneurs will no longer need to apply to many agencies separately. For example, hotels that require numerous sub-licenses or coffee shops and bakeries needing various permits will benefit, allowing them to start operations faster and reduce hidden costs.
Additionally, citizens will clearly see a reduction in repeated document requests from government agencies. The government is advancing laws to link data between agencies, requiring data owners to share and use data collectively. Thus, citizens should not be asked for the same documents multiple times when the data already exist within the bureaucracy. Once enforced, government data systems will shift from traditional documents to computer-readable formats, enabling faster service, easier verification, and the use of technology to detect irregularities such as nominee cases, identity misuse, or high-risk transactions.
Pakorn added that shifting from pre-approval checks on every issue to electronic licensing with subsequent audits—where appropriate—will prevent businesses from unnecessary waiting. Meanwhile, the government retains full authority to inspect and enforce the law.
"This law will make the government work faster, more transparently, and be more citizen-friendly. The goal is for people to interact with the government easily, for businesses to progress quickly, and for the country to have a more competitive environment," Pakorn said.