Cheap accommodation on Samui arranged for stranded Russian, Ukrainian tourists

13 Sept 10:36 Key points summarised by AI

Samui Island has arranged low-cost accommodation for Russian and Ukrainian tourists stranded in Thailand due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The International School of Tourism at Suratthani Rajabhat University offers hotel rooms at approximately 4,000 baht per month to alleviate their financial burden.
Stranded tourists face significant challenges, including flight cancellations and the inability to use Visa and MasterCard credit cards due to SWIFT sanctions.
Local authorities and the Red Cross are coordinating efforts to gather material support for an estimated 3,000 Russian tourists stuck across Samui, Pha-ngan, and Tao islands.

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

Today 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.