{
  "id": 18198478,
  "title": "Ekniti promotes green transport outlays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ekniti-promotes-green-transport-outlays",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T22:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3348856/ekniti-promotes-green-transport-outlays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced that the remaining 100 billion baht from the 400-billion-baht emergency loan would be used to promote green transport in Thailand. The funds will be allocated to domestically produced fuels and workforce development. A portion will directly support the transport sector by encouraging the use of B20 or E20 fuels in diesel trucks and pickup trucks. The government also aims to develop a skilled workforce to participate in modern industries. Thailand's economy is currently K-shaped, with large corporations and multinationals thriving while smaller businesses struggle. The minister emphasized the need for a V-shaped recovery, ensuring benefits reach all segments of society. Public debt stands at 67-68% of GDP, nearing the statutory ceiling of 70%. The government aims to maintain fiscal discipline, reducing the budget deficit for fiscal 2026 to 3% of GDP.",
  "summary": "The government is preparing to use the remaining 100 billion baht under the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree to support the energy transition in the transport sector.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}