According to the ministry’s Fiscal Policy Office, data as of 11pm on Friday showed the number of registered merchants has reached 992,898, reflecting strong participation from businesses nationwide.
Total spending under the programme since June 1 has reached B12.53 billion, comprising 7.3bn contributed by the government and 5.24bn paid by consumers under the 60:40 co-payment structure, reports the Bangkok Post.
For food-delivery purchases, spending on participating platforms will be eligible for co-payment from June 15 to Sept 30, between 6am and 9pm daily.
Food and beverage vendors wishing to join the programme via delivery platforms can register starting on June 10.
About 26 million people have registered for the co-payment scheme, which will offer up to B4,000 per person to help ease the cost of living, from June 1 to Sept 30.
Under the programme, government support is capped at B200 per day, giving participants a total daily spending capacity of B333, with monthly government assistance limited to B1,000 per person.