Cabinet approves additional B46bn in virus relief measures
The cabinet approved an additional 46 billion baht of support measures on Tuesday for education and Covid-19-related assistance as the country tackles its biggest wave of coronavirus infections to date.
Of the total budget, 33 billion baht will be offered directly to students, including 2,000 baht in cash and a 5,000 baht tuition fee subsidy for some, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said in a statement.
The remaining 13 billion baht will be for Covid-19 treatment and assistance between August and September for a target group of 3.5 million people, mostly at-risk groups, he said.
