Bangkok Post
PM defends co-payment initiative
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the economy.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the
- Speaking after launching a publicity campaign for the programme with food delivery platforms at Government House on Monday, Mr Anutin thanked participating agencies and private-sector partners, including LINE MAN, GrabFood and ShopeeFood,
- He noted that the current borrowing cost stands at 1.2% per year, significantly below the earlier estimate of no more than 3%.
- The party proposed allowing more properly registered small businesses to participate and suggested using the remaining 16 billion baht budget to support operators and encourage entry into the tax system.
Summary
Speaking after launching a publicity campaign for the programme with food delivery platforms at Government House on Monday, Mr Anutin thanked participating agencies and private-sector partners, including LINE MAN, GrabFood and ShopeeFood, for helping expand access to the scheme.
He said the programme has benefited both consumers and merchants by lowering costs for shoppers while increasing sales for businesses. Participating entrepreneurs have also gained access to reskilling and upskilling programmes, AI technology and modern business tools aimed at improving efficiency and expanding their operations.