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฿3.5bn ‘Thai Thiew Thai Plus’ stimulus scheme up for Cabinet approval

9 Sept 09:46 Key points summarised by AI

The 3.5-billion-baht 'Thai Thiew Thai Plus' scheme offers a 1,500 baht per night hotel subsidy for up to five nights per person, alongside e-vouchers for restaurants and tourist services valued at 1,500-2,000 baht.
The Ministry plans to submit the proposal to the Cabinet next week, with registration for Thai nationals via the Pao Tang app from October 1st-25th, and travel entitlements valid from November 1st, 2026, to February 2027.
The scheme is projected to generate 58 billion baht in economic circulation and includes strict measures to prevent price gouging, disqualifying hotels that raise rates by more than 10% compared to previous government programs.
Subsidies will be suspended during the peak New Year holiday period (December 15th, 2026 – January 15th, 2027) as studies show financial injections during high-demand periods have no significant impact on stimulating tourist volume.

Yesterday 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

CPRAM registered four *newly developed* holy basil strains (Kaew Churee 01-04) for use in its ready-made food division, not to commercialize seeds or restrict existing varieties.
The company assures that registration *does not impact* the cultivation, sale, or use of over 300 native holy basil strains by farmers and vendors.
These registered strains are a result of joint research with Kasetsart University, developed for improved quality and yield, and are *distinct from* the native varieties widely grown in Thailand.
CPRAM emphasizes that developing new plant varieties aims to enhance agricultural competitiveness and *will not lead to the extinction* of native basil or force farmers to adopt new strains.