Registration for third phase of Thai Govt. co-payment stimulus starts Monday

13 Sept 16:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand launches the third phase of its 50:50 co-payment stimulus scheme, with registration opening on Monday, July 1st, from 6 am to 10 pm.
Eligible subscribers will receive a total of 3,000 baht over six months (1,500 baht for each three-month period), capped at 150 baht daily, for various expenditures including food, services, and public transport.
The program targets 31 million Thai nationals aged 18 and above who hold an ID card (excluding state welfare cardholders), with registration available via the 'Pao Tang' app or www.คนละครี่ง.com.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.