PM confirms payment of tens of thousands to vulnerable groups to begin on September 25

Internal Affairs


The Prime Minister confirmed that tomorrow (25 Sept.) the kick-off of the payment of 10,000 baht to the state welfare card group, indicating that the 400 baht minimum wage increase should be completed this year. He did not answer about transferring shares to his sister.

Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra gave an interview while walking from Thai Khu Fah Building to Building 1 to attend the cabinet meeting amidst light rain, confirming that the kick-off date for distributing 10,000 baht to vulnerable groups will definitely be as scheduled.

As for the minimum wage of 400 baht, which seems to be stumbling and unable to move forward, the Prime Minister said that it has stumbled, but there must be another meeting.

As for whether this year we will receive 400 baht or not, the Prime Minister said that he would have to consult first, but in reality, it should be like that.

When asked about the transfer of more than 33 million shares of Pramaisuri Property Co., Ltd. to Ms. Pinthongtha Shinawatra, his elder si
ster, the Prime Minister turned to listen to the question but did not answer and immediately walked up to the command building.

While the interesting agenda of the cabinet meeting today, the Ministry of Interior will propose to exempt water and electricity fees in flooded areas in September for 1 month.

Source: Thai News Agency