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Govt eyes more cash handouts

Govt eyes more cash handouts

Cabinet set to back further Covid-19 aid

The government’s 50-50 co-payment scheme has been popular with street food vendors and local eateries. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

The government is considering giving financial assistance to people affected by the latest outbreak of Covid-19, government sources revealed on Monday.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday met for talks with Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith at Government House.

Also present were Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, Budget Bureau director Dechapiwat Na Songkhla, and Kulit Sombatsiri, permanent secretary for energy.

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