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Thailand approves $5.8 billion cash handout to boost economy
SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - The Thai government has approved a 145.6 billion baht ($5.8 billion) cash handout program for 14.5 million vulnerable citizens in an effort to stimulate the economy. Starting Sept. 25, low-income individuals with welfare cards and disabled persons will receive 10,000 baht ($400) directly into their bank accounts. This initiative is a scaled-down version of the Pheu Thai Party's election promise to distribute 10,000 baht to every Thai citizen. The orig
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