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PM approves B40bn in aid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday gave the green light to financial aid handouts to ease the plight of employees under the social security system. The scheme will cost the government about 40 billion baht.
Govt eyes more cash handouts
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/01/2021
» The government is considering giving financial assistance to people affected by the latest outbreak of Covid-19, government sources revealed on Monday.
B11.3bn approved to handle Covid-19 spread
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/12/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved an 11.3-billion-baht budget to deal with the re-emerging of Covid-19.
Cabinet backs 8 special holidays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved eight special holidays for next year, including regional ones, to stimulate tourism.
Illegal migrants can apply to stay, cabinet confirms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved the registration of illegal migrant workers, allowing them to stay in the country for two years, in a bid to contain the novel coronavirus.
Govt boosts Covid war chest
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved an 11.3-billion-baht budget to deal with the re-emerging of Covid-19.
Govt extends subsidy and welfare plans
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/12/2020
» The government is earmarking 43.5 billion baht to stimulate the domestic economy through an extension of the co-payment scheme that subsidises 50% of food and goods purchased at small shops, as well as its state-sponsored welfare card programme for low-income earners. The 43.5 billion baht covers 22.5 billion baht to be allocated to the second phase of the co-payment scheme and 21 billion baht for the state welfare card programme.
11.4m families risk poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/11/2020
» Around 11.4 million households are at risk of falling into poverty from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, with the unemployment rate rising to 1.9% in the third quarter, says the state planning agency.
B30,000 tax break gets nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2020
» The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (Cesa) on Wednesday approved a proposal to offer taxpayers income tax deductions of up to 30,000 baht for purchasing products and services with a 7% value-added tax (VAT), in another bid to boost domestic consumption.
B19.5bn funding agreed for low-earning graduates
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/09/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved 19.46 billion baht in funding for an employment subsidy programme targeting 260,000 new graduates from universities and vocational institutes.