With another 74,780 nightlife industry workers receiving their 5,000 baht in assistance pay from the Social Security Office (SSO) on Friday, almost all such workers affected by the government’s Covid-19 restrictions have been compensated, says the Labour Ministry.
The aid payment programme began on Dec 29, targeting 121,431 people working for night entertainment venues shut by the government as part of its Covid-19 containment efforts.
Workers affected by closures are required to register under the social security scheme, under Sections 33, 39 or 40 of the Social Security Act, to receive 5,000 baht each. The relief programme was approved by the cabinet on Dec 21.
Workers eligible to receive aid under this programme include nightclub musicians, singers, traditional performers and nightclub comedians, to name a few.
A total of 607.15 million baht has been set aside…
