In its latest batch of economic stimulus measures, the government will inject more money to village and urban community funds. A total of 71,742 villages under the National Village and Community Fund will receive up to 200,000 baht each under the project. The loan will be extended to members of the National Village and Community Fund, community entrepreneurs, agricultural cooperatives and farmers, among others, Mr Uttama said. The payment period will be extended from Dec 31 to April 30, next year, Mr Uttama said. Supant Mongkolsuthree, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, welcomed the government's latest stimulus measures, saying the measures should boost the economy in the short term and yield quick results.

Source: Bangkok Post November 26, 2019 20:48 UTC