BANGKOK, May 19 (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet has approved a consumer subsidy scheme supporting about 43 million people, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, part of the government's efforts to alleviate the impact of the Middle East war.
o The scheme will subsidise 60% of the prices of certain consumer goods.
o The government will offer 1,000 baht ($30.68) per person per month from June to September.
($1 = 32.59 baht)
(Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon, Orathai Sriring and Chayut Setboonsarng, Editing by David Stanway)
