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Most Thais want cash handout for all: Nida

Most people believe the government’s 10,000-baht digital cash handout should be extended to all Thais regardless of their income or savings, according to the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).

The poll, carried out over the telephone between Oct 31 and Nov 2, surveyed the opinions of 1,310 respondents aged 18 and older from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

When asked what criteria should be used to determine eligibility for the cash bonus, about 50% of respondents said the handout should be given to all Thais regardless of income, while about 26% believed it should only be given to individuals with low incomes and/or state welfare cardholders.

About 14.6% said those earning…

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