Title: Draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Certain Wildlife Species as Protected Wildlife (No. ..) B.E. ....
The cabinet approved in principle the draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Certain Wildlife Species as Protected Wildlife (No. ..) B.E. ...., as proposed by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Gist
The draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Certain Wildlife Species as Protected Wildlife (No. ..) B.E. .... is a revision to the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Certain Wildlife Species as Protected Wildlife, B.E. 2567 to include 3 species of marine mammals, that is, 1) Megaptera novaeangliae; 2) Mesoplodon densirostris; and 3) Megaptera novaeangliae, to List 2 (aquatic wildlife list), appended to the ministerial regulation.

The Ministerial Regulation, issued under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019), prescribes prohibition of hunting, possession without license, importation, exportation, and trade of these animals unless a permit is obtained.

Title: Request for allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency for subsidy for school milk program
The cabinet approved the allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency for subsidy for school milk program, at the amount of 151.73 million Baht. This is as proposed by Ministry of Education.

Gist
In using the allocated budget, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education, through Office of the Private Education Commission, is instructed to verify the number of students eligible for the subsidy to ensure accuracy.

Title: Request for allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency for newborn support grant for FY2025
The cabinet approved the allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency for newborns support for FY2025, at the amount of 209,030,000 Baht. This is as proposed by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

Gist
The newborn child support grant is implemented to ensure newborns receive quality care and appropriate development for their age. Continuous support from this grant will provide children in low-income families with proper care and development, making it a fundamental welfare benefit.

Title: Request for allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency for relief and rehabilitation provision to students and for restoration of educational institutions and agencies under Ministry of Education that have been affected by floods, storms, and landslides
The cabinet approved the allocation of FY2025 central fund for emergency and contingency, at the amount of 192,005,915 Baht, for the relief and rehabilitation provision to students and for restoration of educational institutions and agencies under Ministry of Education that have been affected by floods, storms, and landslides in 51 provinces. The amount of 188,976,900 Baht will be allocated for equipment and construction, and 3,029,015 Baht, for basic education expenses, specifically for student uniforms and school supplies.

This is as proposed by Ministry of Education.

Title: Request for income tax exemption for financial relief paid to those affected by Thailand-Cambodia situation, in accordance with cabinet resolution, dated August 5, 2025
The cabinet approved income tax exemption for financial relief paid to those affected by Thailand-Cambodia situation, in accordance with cabinet resolution, dated August 5, 2025. This is as proposed by Ministry of Interior.

Gist
Income tax exemption is approved for relief payments made to those affected by Thailand-Cambodia situation. The payments total 165,600,000 Baht, with 136,000,000 Baht allocated for 17 individuals who died or became permanently disabled, and 29,600,000 Baht for 37 individuals who were severely injured. Ministry of Finance has been designated to proceed with this tax exemption.

Title: Bali Initiative Culture Declaration 2025
The cabinet approved the Bali Initiative Culture Declaration 2025, as proposed by Ministry of Culture.

Gist
The Bali Initiative Culture Declaration 2025, which will be adopted at the Culture, Heritage, Art, Narrative, Diplomacy, and Innovation (CHANDI) Summit 2025, held in Bali, Indonesia on September 3-5, 2025, prescribes: (1) promoting cultural exchange that fully involve youth, artists, academics, and cultural professionals to foster global solidarity; (2) encouraging responsible use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to preserve and promote cultural heritage while upholding human rights and ethical standards; (3) promoting participation of youth in cultural diplomacy as ambassadors of peace for mutual understanding and international cooperation; and (4) supporting cultural and creative investments to foster innovation and sustainability.

Title: ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change to UNFCCC COP 30
The cabinet approved the draft ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change to UNFCCC COP 30, and authorized Minister of Natural Resources and Environment or a representative to endorse the draft Joint Statement. The Prime Minister or a representative is also authorized to adopt the draft Joint Statement at the upcoming ASEAN Summit. This is as proposed by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Gist
ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change to UNFCCC COP 30 demonstrates joint political declaration on ASEAN member states’ commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Joint Statement prescribes report on the progress of various activities under the UNFCCC framework by ASEAN members; commitment to promote financial support for developing countries; and promotion of the development of carbon markets.

ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change to UNFCCC COP 30 will first be endorsed at the 14th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment (AMME) to be held on September 3-5, 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia.