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New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Cabinet agrees minimum wage increases
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Cabinet agrees minimum wage increases
13 Sept 09:55Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved minimum wage increases ranging from 2-16 baht/day, effective January 1st, setting new rates between 330 and 370 baht across 77 provinces.
The wage committee will reconvene on January 17th to form a subcommittee, including representatives from key ministries, to re-evaluate and propose more appropriate minimum wages by the end of March.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Yesterday 11:38Key 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.