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Aid deadline pushed back after registration ‘havoc’

Hundreds of people wait in Muang district, Khon Kaen, on Monday to register for financial aid under the Rao Chana scheme. It was the first day that those without smartphones or internet access were able to register with their ID cards, but many left empty-handed after seeing the long queues in front of them.  Chakrapan Natanri

The government on Monday pushed back the deadline for those without internet access to register for the “Rao Chana” aid scheme from Feb 25 to March 5th after commotions were reported across the country on the first day of in-person applications.

“Please come and register on other days because there is still plenty of time. We are going to extend the deadline to make sure all who are entitled can register,” the prime minister said after a first day many described as…

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