The government's financial aid scheme Rao Chana (We Win), which was supposed to provide 7,000 baht in subsidies to pandemic-stricken citizens, has come under criticism for being inaccessible to the neediest and for not providing a cash handout. Only one bank -- Krung Thai -- has been selected to handle offline registrations for the programme which opened nationwide last Monday. The resulting massive queues have left many people unable to register as the bank accepted only a few applicants a day. Like many, I have concerns regarding the latest announcement about the Rao Chana programme, in which 7,000 baht will be provided to 31 million people over two months. I understand that by taking this measure, the government does not want people in good standing to have the same opportunity to receive such assistance.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2021 23:37 UTC