Crowds snap up Internal Trade Department bargain face masks

13 Sept 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

Internal Trade Department's mobile outlets in Bangkok were overwhelmed by customers queuing for bargain-priced face masks (10 baht for four), reflecting market scarcity and high demand.
Government officials are monitoring mask factories and prioritizing distribution to hospitals (averaging 700,000 per day), while also fixing the maximum mask price at 2.50 baht each.
Garment factories were directed to produce 30 million cotton face masks for free public distribution (3 per person) to further alleviate the mask shortage.

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

20 Oct 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.