Cabinet Approves 1.2 Billion Baht to Keep Student Loans Flowing
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The Cabinet approved an emergency central budget of 1.2 billion baht to boost the liquidity of the Student Loan Fund (SLF) for loan disbursements in 2026, after the number of borrowers exceeded the target of 14,004. It also revealed that an additional 9 billion baht will be allocated for cash in 2027, along with the creation of a "White List" to support good borrowers in applying for loans from state banks. The post Cabinet approves 1.2 billion …
Cabinet approves 1.2 billion baht to keep student loans flowing
BANGKOK — 30 September 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet has approved 1.206 billion baht in central budget funding to shore up the Student Loan Fund’s liquidity and ensure payments continue for nearly 142,000 borrowers. Lalida Periswattana, deputy government spokeswoman, said the Finance Ministry asked the Cabinet to allocate 1,206,477,900 baht from the central budget’s emergency and necessary expenditure reserve to the Student Loan Fund. The money will …
The Ministry of Finance is accelerating the recovery of the Student Loan Fund, injecting 1.2 billion baht to settle debts for 2 million students and streamline the loan application process, eliminating the need for village headman endorsements. It points out that 500,000 students have outstanding debts totaling 140 million baht.
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