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Thailand’s 40 CEOs reject ‘Wuhan’ model, call on PM to control pandemic, provide compensations

25 Sept 05:53 Key points summarised by AI

Forty leading Thai CEOs reject a strict 'Wuhan-style' lockdown, urging the government to control the COVID-19 pandemic and provide comprehensive compensation for affected individuals and businesses.
The private sector group offers substantial support, including Rapid Test kits, medicines, hospital beds, and digital technologies to aid home isolation programs.
They propose expanding relief packages to cover all impacted businesses and supply chains, addressing labor shortages, and implementing short-to-mid-term plans to stimulate the economy through investment, job creation, and preparing for a 'new economy'.
Despite warnings from health officials about a potential full lockdown, the Prime Minister maintains plans to accelerate mass inoculations, roll out relief measures, and fully reopen Thailand for international arrivals by mid-October, considering all suggestions.

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.