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PM defends co-payment initiative
Bangkok Post
|June 16, 2026
PP wants criteria for eligibility reviewed
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the economy.
Speaking after launching a publicity campaign for the programme with food delivery platforms at Government House yesterday, Mr Anutin thanked participating agencies and private-sector partners, including LINE MAN, GrabFood and ShopeeFood, for helping expand access to the scheme.
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