Commerce ministry seeks ฿1.4bn to ease rising cost of living

25 Sept 06:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Commerce will seek ฿1.4 billion from the cabinet to implement three-month projects aimed at easing the rising cost of living.
Key initiatives for pork include increasing outlets selling pork at ฿150/kg, banning live pig exports for three months to boost domestic supply, and providing financial access for small farmers to improve farming practices.
For chicken, the ministry ensures sufficient supply and will establish 3,000 outlets for below-market prices; prices for other consumer products are frozen with warnings against unauthorized hikes.

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.