Bangkok: We are preparing to submit a proposal to the State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPC) soon to review the roles of three state enterprises. The State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) is preparing to propose to the State Enterprise Policy Council (SEPC) a review of the roles of three out of eight state enterprises to make them clearer and more concrete, including "dissolution, mergers, and other approaches."
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thibdee Wattanakul, Director of SEPO, revealed that he will soon propose to the SEPC a review of the roles of three out of eight state enterprises. This review follows a guideline for revising the roles of state enterprises to make them clearer and more concrete. Initially, the proposed solutions will include dissolving or merging agencies, as well as other approaches, to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and enhance the effectiveness of their missions.
Previously, the State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPC) approved a study and review of the roles of eight state enterprises, comprising: 1. The Agricultural Marketing Organization (AMO), 2. The Public Warehouse Organization (PWO), 3. The Market Organization, 4. The Royal Thai Police Printing Press, 5. The Playing Card Factory, 6. The Liquor Organization, 7. Bangkok Dock Company Limited, and 8. MCOT Public Company Limited.
Regarding the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) rehabilitation plan, the Cabinet has recently instructed relevant agencies to revise and resubmit the plan, which currently stands at 7 submissions, due to several unclear figures. Simultaneously, the Cabinet recommended that the SRT accelerate efforts to increase revenue, such as maximizing track utilization by potentially leasing tracks to efficient private companies, and leveraging its abundant land holdings, while simultaneously reducing various expenses.
As for the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) rehabilitation plan, further efforts should be accelerated, including clearly separating social accounts, reducing losses, and aiming for increased profitability. This is in line with a plan to introduce 1,520 electric buses, with the first batch of approximately 500 in March 2027, which is expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs by up to 45% through a 7-year lease agreement.