New co-payment scheme starts Oct 29: What to know

10 Sept 17:39 Key points summarised by AI

A new co-payment scheme for Thai citizens aged 16 and up will run from October 29 to December 31, offering one-time payments of 2,400 baht for taxpayers and 2,000 baht for others via mobile applications.
The scheme aims to significantly boost public spending in the fourth quarter, injecting an estimated 100 billion baht into the economy and stimulating 0.3%-0.4% economic growth.
Key enhancements include lowering the age eligibility to 16, increasing the daily spending limit to 200 baht, expanding business participation, and supporting entrepreneurs in leveraging AI technology.
Budgeted at 44 billion baht, the scheme will be funded by the Central Fund and the residual budget from the 2025 fiscal year.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.