Thailand’s government approved a package worth about 100 billion baht (US$3 million) to help its people and businesses recover from the COVID-19 situation.
Businesses can receive soft loans at a 2 percent interest rate, delayed debt repayments and lower utility expenses.
The package will also give 2,000 baht (US$61) to farmers, low-income earners and independent workers.
Thailand had 1,045 cases of coronavirus and four deaths as of March 26, 2020.