Bangkok Post
Cabinet approves 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' co-payment scheme
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The cabinet on Tuesday approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme, worth up to 4,000 baht per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1.
Key facts
- The cabinet on Tuesday approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme, worth up to 4,000 baht per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1.
- Finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said cabinet endorsed the scheme with a budget of 175 billion baht.
- The funds would be raised gradually over four months under an emergency decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow up to 400 billion baht to address the impact of the energy crisis and support the country’s energy transition this year.
- The “Thai Help Thai Plus” scheme is designed to support more than 43 million people by easing living costs during economic pressures. Eligible recipients can claim up to 4,000 baht over four months, from June 1 to Sept 30 this year.
- About 13.18 million state welfare card holders will receive 1,000 baht per person per month, fully subsidised by the government. No new registration is required as benefits will be automatically credited for purchases at participating “Thong Fah” (Blue Flag) low-priced stores.
Summary
Finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said cabinet endorsed the scheme with a budget of 175 billion baht.
The funds would be raised gradually over four months under an emergency decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow up to 400 billion baht to address the impact of the energy crisis and support the country’s energy transition this year.