Phase 2 ‘Chim-Shop-Chai’ scheme attracts brisk response

1 Oct 07:22 Key points summarised by AI

Phase 2 of Thailand's "Chim-Shop-Chai" (Eat, Shop, Spend) scheme experienced overwhelming demand, with its initial 500,000 subscriber quota filled in just 78 minutes.
New participants in Phase 2 are entitled to a 1,000 baht cash giveaway and a 15-20% rebate on spending between 30,000 and 50,000 baht.
Registration is open for three days, accepting one million applicants daily across two rounds, requiring participants to spend in a non-residential province using G-Wallet applications.
Existing ten million subscribers from Phase 1 are not eligible for the 1,000 baht cash but can still receive the 15-20% purchase refund.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Today 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.