Cabinet approves 10,000 baht cash payment

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn announced after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the government has announced a one-time cash handout of 10,000 baht for all state welfare cardholders and disabled people.

The payments will begin on 25th September and are expected to cost the government approximately 145 billion baht. Relevant agencies, including the Office of the Council of State, the Bank of Thailand, and the National Economic and Social Development Council, have approved the measure, confirming its legality. She reiterated that the initial disbursements would be made as cash payments into bank accounts.