The Prime Minister revealed that the 10,000 baht digital wallet is still within the original time frame, starting the project in May 67, admitting it is somewhat late.

The Prime Minister reveals that the 10,000 baht “digital wallet” is still within the original time frame. The project began in May 67. We accept that there may be some delays. But it will be transparent and can be verified.

On November 23, 66 at 09.00:XNUMX a.m. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Gave a special lecture inTHE STANDARD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023, topic: “FUTURE READY THAILAND, Thai economy in the future of change” The STANDARD executive team, private sector executives, businessmen, academics, and the media attended the event at Plenary Hall 1-4, 1st floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

The Prime Minister mentioned The need to stimulate the economy in a big way with a digital wallet (Digital Wallet) of 10,000 baht and the issuance of the Loan Act. which is for the source of money of Digital Wallet Heard advice and opinions from many parties that How can Digital Wallet be transparent? righteous Under the rule of law That is why this government decided to issue Loan Act If the people's representatives in the Cabinet agree, including the decree Approval is considered legal.

And finally, the bill must pass the House of Representatives, which is the duty of the House of Representatives. That must be detailed in order for the government to answer in every detail. And if the parliament If approved, it is considered a legitimate policy. which has passed the inspection of every sector

and answered questions about Digital Wallet Project Will the time have to be extended or not? After Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Finance Minister, stated that he had not yet sent it to the Council of State to ask for a legal opinion on the issuance. 5 billion baht loan act that Is it in accordance with the rule of law? The Prime Minister confirmed that It is still within the time frame to start the project in May. I believe it will be sent in a few days.

However, the Council of State has not yet clarified the time frame for reviewing the digital wallet project. But there was a discussion and a request was made to correct the procedure. which was just one conversation

The Prime Minister said If the Council of State passes it, it means that it approves. This submission to the council is considered an opportunity to clarify details for the council to ask questions. I want you to pass every step, even though there may be some delays. But it will be transparent and can be verified.

The Prime Minister thanked THE STANDARD for inviting him to speak at THE STANDARD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023 in preparation for Thailand's future. Over the past decade, Thailand has lost many opportunities on the world stage. Especially the matter of Thailand being able to trade in order for foreigners to know about Thailand, Thai products and the potential of Thailand is very little. This may be for many reasons including internal problems. Priorities of work and solving various problems of the previous government that had to put other matters first

Therefore, when this government arrives, it is determined to restore the dignity of the Thai people on the world stage once again. Make Thai people's hearts flutter Proud that Thailand can stand on the world stage. Including having the ability to compete with foreign countries. By attracting foreign investors to invest in Thailand and the use of proactive diplomacy

The Prime Minister mentioned Having traveled to visit various countries, including participating in the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting) in San Francisco. California, United States, between 12-19 November 2566. That what the Prime Minister and the government have given importance to since taking over the country is to talk and invite Thai businessmen and the private sector to travel with them abroad to meet and talk with businessmen and the private sector abroad in order to Find business opportunities and invite more foreign investors to invest in Thailand.

By presenting the various potentials that Thailand has, such as having the opportunity to meet and talk with the world's leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, etc.

Another important current strength is that Thailand now has an elected government. And there is an emphasis on human rights. This is an approach that has been accepted internationally. Including the fact that Thailand has various support measures for investment that are not inferior to other countries. such as good tax measures and has a strong organization like the BOI Which is the main agency that will meet and talk to invite foreign investors to invest in Thailand.

In particular, bringing in various high tech industries to invest more in Thailand in order to expand Thai industry so that Thailand can increase its competitiveness to a higher level. Including using Thailand's clean energy potential to attract investors to invest in the country.

In the past 2 months, several MOUs have been signed. This is considered a good sign. and is the starting point for upgrading existing industries in Thailand from the agricultural sector with low profits to high tech with higher profits, which will make Thai people have a better quality of life. This matter is considered to be Outbound and then return. Inbound is to meet and talk with business people and then attract business people to invest in Thailand.

However, in order to do this, the Prime Minister emphasized that it is important that large organizations disseminate accurate information. Therefore, it is the reason that the Prime Minister has given policy to the Thai ambassador and commercial ambassador. Proactive diplomacy must be undertaken. And be able to have the knowledge to sell Thailand's strengths to meet the needs of the country where the ambassador is stationed and what needs and potentials Thailand has. To attract the strong private sector of that country to be interested in investing in Thailand.

This proactive diplomacy is considered a new KPI that this government has assigned to the Thai commercial ambassador and Thai ambassadors to every country to drive to achieve concrete results together with integrated work with government agencies. In particular, the government will expand the scope of work of the BOI agency to foreign countries that need more investment, such as Saudi Arabia, which is a country with high potential and interest in investing in Thailand.

In addition, various commercial ambassadors must provide support in allowing the private sector and Thai businessmen with potential to invest abroad. When profits are generated, income can be sent back to Thailand. This matter is another dimension that Thai commercial ambassadors and ambassadors must pay more attention to.

The Prime Minister mentioned The current economic situation in Thailand and abroad is not good. The government gives importance and is aware of this problem, so it has taken care of various groups of people to alleviate their suffering. For example, reducing electricity bills, gas bills, and suspending farmers' debts. This is an urgent policy of this government to care for and help the people.

Including the implementation of various measures to attract tourists into Thailand by waiving visas (free visa) for China, India, Kazakhstan and Taiwan. However, the tourist numbers that have come out are not as good as expected, which is expected to come. From many factors including the foreign economy which is still not good. or events that happened at Paragon The government will take care of this matter to give confidence to tourists.

In addition There is also concern about lower spending per head of tourists. Including the amount of time that tourists will stay in Thailand is reduced. This is a big problem that the government and all related agencies must try to advertise and invite tourists to see the value of traveling to Thailand.

The Prime Minister mentioned Solving debt problems in Thailand, both formal and informal debt. that As for informal debt, it is a problem that has eroded Thai society for a long time. and is a debt that requires paying interest that is many times higher than what is required by law. which in a bad economic situation Let's use the word crisis. Having to work and then use the money to pay off debt, especially using the money with unfair interest. Makes it impossible to pay off debt Morale to work will decrease. There was uneasiness. It may lead to other problems, including turning to drugs and causing crime problems as a result.

so that The government will announce that solving the problem of informal debt is a national agenda. On November 28, there will be a big press conference between relevant agencies, both government and government. Security Department and the Ministry of Finance To jointly manage and solve this problem. including solving debt problems in the system On December 12, 2566, the government will announce methods to improve debt in the system and cover all sectors.

If such debt can be managed, it is believed that it will improve the lives of the people.

In addition, the Prime Minister said The government places great importance on the agricultural sector and solving various related problems in providing assistance to the agricultural sector. Both the issue of solving the problem of illegal pork, illegal meat, illegal rubber, including increasing income for the agricultural sector 3 times in 4 years, driving efficient water management to be sufficient in all 4 sectors, including consumption, agriculture. Ecosystem and industrial sector under the principle of "no flooding, no drought"

Especially the industrial sector must be adequately managed so that the country's industrial drive can be at its full potential and able to attract more investors to invest in Thailand. In addition, the government also emphasizes the importance of developing quality rice varieties to increase rice production and quality. Including taking care of repealing the law to allow the cultivation of GMO soybeans to increase production.

At the same time, the government also emphasizes the importance of adjusting soil conditions to suit the cultivation of each type of crop for greater yield and quality. Supporting the use of technology to help with agriculture as well as finding new foreign markets to support agricultural crops in order to sell more agricultural products. For Thai farmers to have a better quality of life and increased income.

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