27 March 2020 – Provided loans to furloughed informal workers

Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Department of Employment will provide B5.2 million in loans to informal workers registered under the Department’s Soft Loan programme.

Loans will be offered at 3 percent yearly interest, ranging from B50,000 to B300,000 per person over a five year loan period.
Full details here: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1887200/ovec-set-to-train-100k-jobless