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Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 Successful, No Rights Extension

Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 Successful, No Rights Extension

Prachachat•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program has successfully utilized 26 million out of 30 million available rights, with no plans for extension.

  • •The Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program has reached its registration deadline on May 29th with approximately 26 million rights claimed.
  • •The Ministry of Finance will not extend the registration period, deeming the program a success in alleviating economic hardship and supporting small businesses.
  • •Remaining funds from unused rights may be allocated to other government relief projects, including potential measures for small transport operators.

Overview

  • •Registration for the Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program closes on May 29th.
  • •Approximately 26 million out of 30 million available rights have been used for the Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program.
  • •Winid Wisesuwanapum, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, announced the program's success.
  • •The Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program was designed to alleviate financial burdens and support small businesses.
  • •Remaining funds from the Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 program may be considered for allocation to other government assistance projects.
  • •Winid Wisesuwanapum stated that the Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 registration has met its objectives.
  • •Existing state welfare cardholders will receive an additional 700 baht on June 1st, bringing their monthly total to 1,000 baht.
  • •The government is also considering new criteria for the state welfare card registration.

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Key Quotes

Winid Wisesuwanapum
"The Thai-Chuy-Thai Plus 60/40 registration is considered to have met its goal and is as expected."
การลงทะเบียนไทยช่วยไทยพลัส 60/40 ถือว่าบรรลุเป้าหมาย และเป็นไปตามที่คาดไว้

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️
The government ministry responsible for fiscal policy, revealing details about economic relief programs.
Fiscal Policy Office(สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการคลัง)
An office within the Ministry of Finance that analyzes economic conditions and advises on policy, represented by its Director-General.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
A government ministry that is considering energy cost compensation measures for small transport operators.

Person

Winid Wisesuwanapum(นายวินิจ วิเศษสุวรรณภูมิ)
Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, announcing program updates.

Law

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)
A government initiative providing financial assistance to eligible citizens, with upcoming changes to benefits.