Suksornruy Visits Kalasin 2026: 3 Good News for Villages
Minister attached to Prime Minister's Office visited Kamalasai district, Kalasin on Aug 21, 2026, delivering three major updates to boost grassroots economy.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Minister Suksornruy Wanthaniyakul inspected village funds in Kamalasai district, Kalasin on August 21, 2026.
- Announced three major updates from the National Village and Urban Community Fund Office.
- Highlighted the 4.4 billion baht matching-interest scheme and measures to recover dormant funds.
On August 21, 2026, at the auditorium of Nong Bua Chod Dong Ling Wittaya School in Chao Tha sub-district, Kamalasai district, Kalasin province, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Suksornruy Wanthaniyakul led a delegation of members of parliament, including Ms. Bunyapa Nachaiviang Punnanittha (Kalasin Constituency 5), Dr. Komkhai Udonphim (Maha Sarakham Constituency 6), Mrs. Yaninat Khemak (Amnat Charoen Constituency 2), Mr. Worayut Chong-aksorn (Yaso Thon Constituency 2), and Mr. Chukiat Jinaphak (Kanchanaburi Constituency 2), to inspect village fund operations. They were welcomed by Kalasin Governor Suwanthat Khemthanaphet, along with local officials and fund committees.
Kalasin Governor Suwanthat Khemthanaphet stated that the province comprises 18 districts, 135 sub-districts, and 1,609 village and urban community funds, serving as vital mechanisms to provide financial access and generate income under the province's development vision of high-value agriculture and safe food.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
During the visit, Minister Suksornruy delivered three key updates from the National Village and Urban Community Fund Office to local residents and committee members:
- Update 1 - Matching Interest Scheme: The government approved over 4.4 billion baht to reduce loan interest burdens for members across 63,125 funds nationwide. In Kamalasai, 30 funds have applied while 81 are urged to submit requests promptly.
- Update 2 - Second Million Fund Recovery: Utilizing 3.4 billion baht from 2012 delayed budgets to provide one million baht injections to dormant or "red funds" by 2026. Kamalasai has successfully received this for all 111 funds.
- Update 3 - SML Plus Project: The main board approved 349 funds worth over 99.5 million baht, with a sub-committee endorsing another 1,241 funds worth over 329 million baht for the second round.
Additionally, the government introduced utility relief measures by capping electricity rates for the first 200 units at 3 baht per unit and separating public lighting costs from household bills to ease living expenses.
This targeted intervention in village funds highlights the government's strategy to inject liquidity directly into the grassroots economy. Addressing red funds and reducing interest rates are crucial steps toward alleviating household debt and empowering local farmers.
Ms. Bunyapa Nachaiviang Punnanittha, MP for Kalasin Constituency 5, expressed gratitude to the government on behalf of local residents, voicing confidence that these initiatives will foster community development and improve quality of life.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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