Prime Minister Hon. Jotham Napat this morning confirmed a sweeping reform to reduce the government vehicle fleet, announcing during a press conference that the number of official vehicles will be cut from over 300 to just 125.

The reform, approved by the Council of Ministers, is aimed at cutting public spending, reducing fuel and maintenance costs, and improving transparency across government operations.

Under the new policy:

• Each ministry will be allowed only four vehicles:
  1 for the Minister, 1 for the First Political Adviser, 1 for private use, and 1 for cabinet operations
• No more vehicle trading will be permitted
• All vehicles older than three years will be sold off

The Prime Minister added that civil servants and ministers will now have the option to purchase government vehicles under a salary deduction scheme or through severance arrangements. Any damage to the vehicle will be deducted from the buyer’s salary.

“This is a responsible step forward,” PM Napat said, “to make government operations more efficient and ensure public funds are used wisely.”

The policy is now in effect following yesterday’s Council of Ministers meeting.