PM defends co-payment initiative (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul defended Thailand's Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, highlighting its economic benefits and rejecting criticism about financial burdens on citizens.

• PM Anutin defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, stating it stimulates spending and supports businesses.
• The program offers merchants increased sales, reskilling programs, and AI tools, with some reporting sales growth of nine to ten times.
• Opposition calls for revising eligibility criteria to include more SMEs and suggests using remaining budget to support tax-compliant businesses.