April 11, 2026, Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana disclosed that the cabinet, in its meeting on April 11, 2026, approved the guidelines for preparing FY2027 annual budget, and an adjustment to the budget calendar. This is to ensure that the Budget Act be promulgated in time on October 1, 2026 in order to drive the nation’s economy in a continuous and effective manner. In preparing the FY2027 annual budget, focus will be made on resolving public problems, maintaining fiscal discipline to accommodate economic volatility, adopting the zero-based budgeting concept to review project necessity, and seeking alternative funding sources, such as Public–Private Partnerships (PPP), to reduce the burden on the national budget.

The Cabinet also approved a clear timeline for budget preparation as follows:

April 20, 2026 – The Prime Minister delivers budget policy

May 1, 2026 – Budget-receiving agencies prepare budget requests

June 2, 2026 – Submission to the Cabinet for consideration of budget details and

opening for public consultation

June 16, 2026 – Cabinet acknowledges the results of public consultation and approves

the draft Budget Act

June 23, 2026 – Submission of the draft Budget Act to the House of Representatives

July – September 2026 – Parliamentary deliberation according to procedure

Late September 2026 – Submission for Royal Assent and promulgation

October 1, 2026 – Budget enters into force

On a related matter, the Cabinet approved assignment of authorities (deputy prime ministers) responsible for overseeing 9 integrated programs under the FY2026 budget, in order to enhance the efficiency of budget management and ensure unity. The assignments are as follows:

Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn oversees 2 programs:

1. Integrated Program for Solving Problems in the Southern Border Provinces

2. Integrated Program for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)

Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri oversees 2 programs:

1. Integrated Program for Drug Prevention, Suppression, and Problem-Solving

2. Integrated Program for Water Resource Management

Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas oversees 1 program:

1. Integrated Program for Digital Government

Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthumpun oversees 2 programs:

1. Integrated Program for Tourism Income Generation

2. Integrated Program for Future Industries and Services Development