MAHASARAKAM, 2 October 2017 (NNT) – Recipients of the government’s welfare cards have begun using them nationwide.
Citizens in Mahasarakam were seen flocking to Pracharat Blue Flag shops to try out their new welfare cards, which give them each 200 to 300 baht in government supported credit. The most common items purchased included detergent, canned food, vegetable oil and sugar. Most remarked that they were glad the government was helping to reduce their daily living costs.
In Khon Kaen, which is home to 355,384 recipients, many people were seen at the Sib Saen Unit store, one of 609 shops in the province that accommodates the card. They thanked the government for its help.
Officials in Chantaburi province stationed themselves at stores equipped with the EDC card readers needed to accommodate the welfare cards to aid new users get accustomed to their operation with the first day of use seeing long lines of people attempting to pay for goods.
All Pracharat shops in Songkhla province reported vibrant activity during the first day welfare cards were welcomed. Local commerce agents reported that while use of the cards has required some learning, the system has been well received by all.
Phuket’s Super Save department store has seen particular interest from card users who have been making the most their cards by buying rice, canned fish, oil and detergent.
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