PHUKET: A recipient of a 5,000-baht handout who described it as "small change" on Facebook has been released from questioning after telling police she had no ill intention in making the post.
Kochaporn Saengchan from Roi Et province was summoned for questioning at Patong police station Wednesday night after her post went viral.
The 25-year-old woman, who runs a garment store on the island, registered for the government's handout programme for three months after her shop closed.
Ms Kochaporn told police she was happy to receive the cash but felt bad that many of her friends did not.
She said her friends badgered her about how to qualify for the programme, prompting her to post the comment carelessly before bed.
The message was later deleted after it drew negative comments, Ms Kochaporn added, noting she had no intent to damage the government.