State Enterprise Investment Budget Poised to Exceed 2.4 Trillion Baht

The State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) has revealed that the investment budget for 43 state enterprises in fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 – September 2026) stands at 2,538.78 billion baht. By the end of August 2026, disbursements reached 2,213.48 billion baht, or 87.19% of the budget frame, marking a 0.54% year-on-year improvement in disbursement efficiency.

SEPO advisor Piyawan Lamkija highlighted key large-scale projects with high cumulative disbursements: the State Railway of Thailand's Den Chai–Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong line, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority's Purple Line Tao Poon–Rat Burana section, and the State Railway's Ban Phai–Maha Sarakham–Roi Et–Mukdahan–Nakhon Phanom line, with disbursements of 16.594 billion, 12.814 billion, and 8.661 billion baht respectively.

Although many major projects remain on track, SEPO continues to monitor enterprise performance closely, requiring monthly disbursement reports to the Finance Ministry representatives on each enterprise board to accelerate spending. SEPO Secretary-General Thipdi Wathanakul noted that with only one month left in the fiscal year, overall disbursement is on target. He emphasized that state enterprise investment remains a key government mechanism to stimulate the economy and build confidence in national development.

SEPO projects that by the end of September 2026, total disbursements will reach no less than 2,422 billion baht, or about 95.40% of the budget frame, meeting the Cabinet's target of at least 95%.