All eyes on the Cabinet meeting: The prime minister is to preside; the Ministry of Interior proposes an additional 10 billion baht in emergency funds for flood relief (FY2027).

Today (20 October 2026) at 10:00 AM at Government House, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul is set to chair a Cabinet meeting. Key agenda items expected for discussion include a request from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) under the Ministry of Interior for additional emergency central budget funds for FY2027 to support flood relief efforts. Previously, DDPM Director-General Nirat Pongsitthavorn indicated that a request would be made for 10,508.876 million baht to assist 1,481,401 households.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Commerce is proposing measures to stabilize the price of unhusked rice (paddy) for the 2026/2027 production year.

The Ministry of Transport is putting forward the issuance of ministerial regulations, notifications, and procedures in accordance with the Common Ticketing System Management Act, B.E. 2568 (2025).

Additionally, there may be proposals concerning tax measures or financial transactions. Regarding assistance for citizens affected by flooding, the Cabinet will also inform the meeting—following the House of Representatives' proceedings—about the scheduling of a general debate for a no-confidence motion, or a censure debate, directed at individual Cabinet ministers, in accordance with Section 151.

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