Cabinet rolls out support for those who missed out on previous subsidy schemes

13 Sept 12:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Cabinet approved four new support schemes to assist individuals and groups affected by COVID-19 business closures who did not receive previous aid packages.
The initiatives target diverse beneficiaries including 1.2 million state welfare cardholders, 302,160 unpaid registrants from the 'Rao Mai Thing Kan' program, and fragile groups like poor children, the elderly, and disabled individuals.
Specific financial aid includes 3,000 baht for welfare cardholders, an additional 1,000 baht/month for three months for fragile groups, and an extended registration deadline until July 15th for 120,000 farmers to claim subsidies.

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

Yesterday 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.