Cabinet approves extra funding for two relief packages
Cabinet approves extra funding for two relief packages
THAILAND: The cabinet yesterday (May 11) approved extending two COVID-19 relief schemes to deliver extra funding to some 41.5 million people under a budget of more than B78 billion.
Wednesday 12 May 2021, 08:30AM
A sign promoting the Rao Chana (We Win) financial stimulus programme and the Kon La Krueng (Half-Half) co-payment scheme, at Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok. Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya.
They were a B67bn extension of the “Rao Chana” scheme and an B11.7bn new phase of the “Section 33 Rao Rak Kan” scheme.
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said that under the Rao Chana scheme, an additional B1,000 would be given to eligible people each week for two weeks.
Stimulus scheme not a free lunch
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E-vouchers come at a cost for wealthy people, govt says
published : 7 May 2021 at 04:31
36 Shopping area in Bangkok s Pathumwan district is almost deserted last month as many shoppers choose to stay away from public places amid the third wave of Covid-19, which has dealt yet another blow to retailers still struggling as a result of previous outbreaks. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)
People must spend between 46,000 baht and 70,000 baht each before they can get e-vouchers worth 7,000 baht under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called Ying Chai Ying Dai offered by the government.
According to the government, the scheme is targeting 4 million middle-income and high-income people.
Stimulus scheme not a free lunch
E-vouchers come at a cost for wealthy people, govt says
published : 7 May 2021 at 04:31
5 Shopping area in Bangkok s Pathumwan district is almost deserted last month as many shoppers choose to stay away from public places amid the third wave of Covid-19, which has dealt yet another blow to retailers still struggling as a result of previous outbreaks. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
People must spend between 46,000 baht and 70,000 baht each before they can get e-vouchers worth 7,000 baht under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called Ying Chai Ying Dai offered by the government.
According to the government, the scheme is targeting 4 million middle-income and high-income people.
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
THAILAND: The government will hand out B7,000 each for four million people with high purchasing power and launch a new phase of “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme as part of a new relief package worth B225 billion.
Thursday 6 May 2021, 07:16AM
The sign that announces the shop is participating in the Rao Chana (We Win) financial aid and the Kon La Krueng (Half-Half) co-payment scheme at the Chatuchak weekend market. Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya.
The total sum is aimed, through various schemes, to help 51 million people affected by the latest wave of COVID-19 which had claimed 318 lives with cumulative infections of 74,900 as of yesterday (May 5).
More Covid relief in the works
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Past economic aid proved effective
published : 3 May 2021 at 07:44
5 A shop owner waits for shoppers at the once-bustling Chatuchak weekend market on Sunday. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)
The government is considering new relief packages for both individuals and businesses as a part of a new economic stimulus package, against the backdrop of Thailand s third wave of Covid-19 outbreak.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all economic agencies concerned, including the Finance Ministry and the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), to speed up assessing the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on all sectors, which is required before details of these relief packages can be mapped out, said Traisuree Taisaranakul, deputy government spokeswoman, on Sunday.