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Thai Chui Thai Plus Usage Surpasses 4.5 Billion Baht in 2 Days

Thai Chui Thai Plus Usage Surpasses 4.5 Billion Baht in 2 Days

Matichon•Economy•5d ago

Reader Briefing

The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus' economic stimulus program has seen robust participation, with over 4,500 million baht spent within two days, including public transport.

  • •The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project has accumulated spending of over 4,500 million baht in just two days.
  • •The program allows usage for public transportation including electric trains, buses, and boats.
  • •Over 14.4 million citizens have successfully used their rights, with over 792,000 participating shops.
  • •Strict guidelines for shopkeepers, including no cash refunds, are in place to ensure program integrity.

Overview

  • •On June 2, 2024, spending on the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project reached 4,542.08 million baht by 23:00.
  • •N.S. Ratchada Thanadirek, Government Spokesperson, stated that citizens are spending actively on the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project.
  • •By June 2, 2024, 4,542.08 million baht had been spent cumulatively on the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project.
  • •A total of 14,402,305 citizens have successfully utilized their rights under the project.
  • •792,045 shops have recorded successful transactions through the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
  • •The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program allows spending on public transportation, including 8 electric train lines, buses, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat.
  • •Shops are prohibited from giving cash refunds or exchanges under the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project, with violators facing penalties.
  • •The 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project aims to alleviate the cost of living and benefit the public and the economy.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Ratchada Thanadirek
"Citizens are continuously spending actively, with cumulative spending reaching 4,542.08 million baht as of 23:00 on June 2."
ประชาชนยังใช้จ่ายอย่างคึกคักต่อเนื่อง โดยข้อมูลถึงเวลา 23.00 น.วันที่ 2 มิ.ย.ที่ผ่านมา ใช้จ่ายสะสม 4,542.08 ล้านบาท

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)
The Thai government agency reporting on the usage of the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' project.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The governmental office from which N.S. Ratchada Thanadirek serves as spokesperson.
BMTA(ขสมก.)
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, whose buses are eligible for payment under the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
BKS(บขส.)
The Transport Company Limited, whose buses are eligible for payment under the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.

Policy

Thai Chui Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส)
An economic stimulus program in Thailand that allows citizens to spend on various goods and services, including public transportation.
Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส 60/40)
A specific iteration of the Thai Chui Thai Plus program with a 60/40 co-payment structure.

Person

N.S. Ratchada Thanadirek(น.ส.รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)
Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, providing updates on government projects.

Place

MRT Purple Line(MRT สายสีม่วง)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Blue Line(สายสีน้ำเงิน)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Pink Line(สายสีชมพู)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Yellow Line(สายสีเหลือง)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
BTS Green Line(BTS สายสีเขียว)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Gold Line(สายสีทอง)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Red Line(สายสีแดง)
A specific electric train line in Bangkok that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Airport Rail Link
A train service connecting Bangkok's city center to Suvarnabhumi Airport that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.
Chao Phraya Express Boat(เรือด่วนเจ้าพระยา)
A boat service on the Chao Phraya River that is included in the 'Thai Chui Thai Plus 60/40' program.