The House approved the FY2570 budget bill (338–144) on 10 Sept 2026, with the Senate taking it up on 11 Sept. A 12,000 million baht contingency line is earmarked for measures easing energy price volatility and supporting the economy, and the article links it to the "Thai Help Thai Plus" phase 2 scheme. Growth is forecast at 1.7–2.7% (midpoint 2.2%), inflation at 0.5–1.5%. Watch for the scheme's eligibility rules before planning cash flow or energy-saving investments; the Middle East conflict and trade barriers are named as risks.