The Thai cabinet, on Tuesday, approved a 33.47 billion baht budget to help about 6.69 million unemployed and freelance workers affected by the government’s partial lockdown restrictions, imposed in the 29 COVID-19 “Dark Red” provinces, said Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

People eligible for the 5,000 baht taxpayer funded cost-of-living allowance are those covered by Section 39 of the labour law, who were previously covered by the social security scheme under Section 33 and were laid off or resigned, but continued to contribute 432 baht/month to the social security fund. There are about 1.4 million such workers, according to Mr. Anucha.

 

There are also about 5.2 million freelancers and traders covered by Section 40 of the labour law who are eligible to the support.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-financial-support-approved-in-thailands-dark-red-provinces/

 

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another massive budget approved 

 

There are going to be some very rich people when this covid thing finally plays out

What about financial assistance for those outside the dark red zones who are suffering just as much

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Thai cabinet, on Tuesday, approved a 33.47 billion baht budget to help about 6.69 million unemployed and freelance workers affected by the government’s partial lockdown restrictions, imposed in the 29 COVID-19 “Dark Red” provinces, said Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

6.69 million is roughly 10% of the population... but the government says only 2% are unemployed?

Hmmm.

 

Gotta feed the Lions. Smart  preemptive move.

I know at least two people who can hardly even afford their 4000 baht a month rent plus food and motorcycle fuel. How were they ever going to be able to afford almost 500 baht a month social security payments after their full time jobs were taken from them a year or more ago, and who have been scratching around for temporary employment since? 

Edited August 12, 20214 yr by Speedhump

My son was laid off at the end of June.

He has since received 2500 baht from the Government.

Needless to say "that's it"?????