People's Agenda

Through the projects, it would increase employment and income, restructure public debt, improve and resolve problems related to living conditions, quality of life, and community environments.

On the 12 of August 2009, 15 years free education policy was first initiated with the aim to lessen the financial burden of parents as well as stimulating the economy.

Other than the education fee, the policy also covers expenses for books, utensils, uniform, school equipment, and extracurricular activities.

Senior citizens at the age of 60 years and above who do not have any retirement benefits are eligible to receive 500 baht monthly.

Social Pension Fund is considered an effective way to reduce poverty of senior citizens while at the same time making a contribution to stimulate the economy.

[8] As of 2009[update], over 5.8 Million senior citizens are registered and received the old-age pension fund nationwide.

The program now covers 3 different kinds of crops, which are rice, tapioca and maize, and in the future, sugarcane and some fruits.

The checks are distributed to people with a monthly salary lower than 15,000 baht during March 26 to April 8, 2009.

According to statistics, people who received the government check spend it on their daily expenses such as buying food, rent, and home appliances.

In addition, The Government has asked for help from the public sector to encourage spending by providing 10 to 20 percent discounts for consumers with the check.

Furthermore, it will promote independent occupation that will help drive the economy at grass root level.

Thai Citizen from nationwide are then open to register during December 2009 and all applications would be processed from February to April 2010.