Association wants to expand co-pay

The Thai Restaurant Association is calling for small eateries registered as juristic persons to be included in the anticipated revival of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme under the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.

- KUAKUL MORNKUM

Eateries offering a variety of different types of food on Bangkok's Banthat Thong Road.

Thai Restaurant Association president Thaniwan Kulmongkol said the association is keen to see the reintroduction of the Khon La Khrueng scheme

However, many association members operate medium-sized restaurants that exceed the scheme’s income limits, making them ineligible for participation.

The previous phase of the Khon La Khrueng Plus programme allowed registered individuals to pay only half the price of goods purchased from local shops, with the government subsidising the remainder.