Opposition Pheu Thai Party proposes more cash for those affected by COVID-19

 

 

Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai Party has voiced disagreement with the government’s plan to provide cash giveaways of 3,500 baht a month for two months to people affected by COVID-19, noting that the amount promised is insufficient to help ease their economic hardship.

 

The Finance Ministry will propose a cash support plan, named Rao Chana (We win), to the cabinet next Tuesday, but the exact amount is yet to be settled. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has, however, promised that the ministry will provide as much money as possible, with a maximum of 3,500 baht per month for two months.

 

He said that the Rao Chana scheme is different from the 50:50 co-payment program because not everyone who registers will get the cash, there is no need to rush to register and about 40 million people are likely to benefit from the scheme.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/opposition-pheu-thai-party-proposes-more-cash-for-those-affected-by-covid-19/

 

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