Deputy PM Ekniti announced six economic stimulus measures for Thailand's five southern border provinces: low-interest soft loans (interest-free for 6 months, then 50% government-subsidized), 5-year fixed-rate bank loans at 1.5% annually, port deepening projects, border trade facilitation, BOI investment incentives extended 3 years, and tourism/local food packaging. Direct relevance for southern SMEs seeking capital, trade logistics, and investment opportunities.