For domestic tourism, the government of Thailand is all set to streamline handout

Thursday, September 5, 2019

The Finance Ministry has assigned Bt20 billion to finance the Bt1,000 cash giveaway and 15% rebate regarding domestic tourism.

The Comptroller-Genera is all set to reorganize the registration process to draw merchants and make them take part in the 1,000-baht cash giveaway.

Interested merchants will then be permitted to use the application issued by the department and signed by state agencies. It’s an effort to facilitate shops intending to take part in tourism scheme.

Between Aug 28 and Sept 2, on average, about 500-600 shops per day signed up to take part in the 1,000-baht cash handout.

The cash giveaway and the rebate is part of the 316-billion-baht stimulus package. It’s targeted in boosting up the economic growth of Thailand.

The Finance Ministry has planned a budget of 20 billion baht to finance the 1,000-baht tourism giveaway. It will be for travel to tourist destinations outside of home provinces.

And a 15% cash rebate of up to 30,000 baht on tourism-related spending. To get qualified for the tourism handout and rebate, Thais should be aged between 18 years and above.

Registrants will receive an SMS to confirm their privileges within three business days.

If registrants fail to use the 1,000-baht cash giveaway in the province they identify within two weeks of receiving the SMS, they cannot spend the money in the app.

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