A woman who received the 5,000-baht coronavirus cash subsidy from the government came under fire from netizens after she posted a message on social media describing it as "small change" to tuck away behind her fridge.
The woman on Wednesday wrote on her Facebook account NaNa Kochaporn, “5,000 baht cash has already been wired to my account. It’s mere spare change behind my refrigerator,’’ meaning a small amount of money. She then wrote, “Lung Toob’s money is now in my account.’’
Lung Toob, meaning Uncle Toob, apparently referred to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, whose nickname is Tu. His supporters call him Uncle Tu. However, Toob has an inappropriate, less polite, use, referring to his drooping ears.
Her post drew a barrage of criticism online. Pictures from her Facebook page showing her luxury lifestyle were widely shared and sparked questions why she was entitled to the state subsidy.
The Facebook user later deleted her post. She then wrote another message saying that she meant that 5,000 baht cash would not do much to help a person who was facing lockdown and had to pay huge expenses.
She said she did not intend to show off her wealth, just to ridicule the payment.
On Wednesday afternoon, she posted another message, apologising for what she had earlier posted.
She said she would donate the 5,000 baht cash she would receive every month to orphans.
