The co-payment scheme allows registered individuals who make purchases at small shops to pay only half the price, with the government subsidising the other 50% of the receipt.
The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out the second phase of the co-payment scheme early next year following a positive response to the first phase of the scheme.
The ministry is considering increasing the number of registrants for the second phase, but the final figure has yet to be finalised, said Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the finance minister.
The value of the government subsidy for the second phase is being deliberated as it is related to the fiscal budget, said Mr Arkhom.
Details for the second phase are expected to be finalised in December, he said.
The second-phase co-payment scheme will use funds allocated from the…
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