Neng Khamjaras of Tambon Najan in Muang Kalasin was overjoyed on learning that she’d won the Bt1mil (RM124,510) first prize in a December 16 lucky draw for low-income earners registered for the government’s welfare scheme. Neng believes the jackpot win resulted from her habit of making merit and helping others, particularly her late parents and her seven siblings. “I’d like to thank Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha for implementing the welfare scheme for poor people,” Neng said. And I thank the welfare department for this Bt1 million windfall.”Kalasin Finance Office chief Sak Dahan said Neng was the third person to win the top prize in the lucky draw in the three months since the welfare scheme was introduced. She will receive the tax-free prize money next week and, as a low-income earner, will remain entitled to welfare payments for the rest of this fiscal year, Sak said.

Source: The Star December 19, 2017 06:00 UTC