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Monday, April 29, 2024

Govt eyes B11bn power subsidy

Scheme would cover bills for 4 months

A naval officer holds a child dressed in a sailor’s uniform in front of the newly built HTMS ‘Chang’, which arrived at the Sattahip naval base from China on Tuesday. The new warship serving as a submarine tender will support HTMS ‘Ang Thong’ until the navy receives its S26T submarine order. Nutthawat Wicheanbut

The government plans to allocate more than 11 billion baht to subsidise low-income earners for another four months to help with their power bills, starting in May.

However, the matter must be sent to the Election Commission (EC) for consideration before a final decision is made.

Speaking after Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha…

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