webfact Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Uttama to propose bill aimed to ease Covid-19 impact By The Nation Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana Now that the Parliament has passed three emergency decrees allowing the government to borrow Bt1.9 trillion, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana will propose the Budget Expenditure Transfer Act in a bid to ease the impact Covid-19 has had on people’s lives. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, secretary to the finance minister, said on Wednesday (June 3) that the minister will propose this act on Thursday. “Up to Bt400 billion will be allocated to help the economy and society recover,” he said. “The ministry has already set up a plan to create jobs and stimulate the economy at the grassroots level.” He added that the ministry is also sending officials to different areas nationwide to find out first-hand what people need. “Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised to take care of every person who has been affected by the Covid-19 outbreak,” he added. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389000 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-06-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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