digital bag among short-term programs
PUBLISHED: 06:01 on September 7, 2023.
The Srettha administration’s interests, including the 10, 000 baht digital wallet system, addressing debt issues, cutting energy prices, and revising the charter, have been highlighted in a draft policy speech that has been distributed to parliamentarians.
Before Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presents the 52-page file to congress on September 11, Members are asked to review it. The report categorizes the government’s work plans into three categories: small, medium, and long-term.
The Pheu Thai Party’s 10,000 000 ringgit digital wallet system, which is anticipated to be introduced early next year, is one of the top priorities included in the short-term plan.
The trigger program, which the government touts as laying the groundwork for the nation’s modern economy and boosting efficiency and transparency in the payment system, is expected to increase tax revenue.
According to the document speech, steps will be implemented to reduce household debt burdens and higher operating and economic costs for SMEs while addressing debt issues in the agricultural and business sectors.
Additionally, the state may work to reduce energy costs, such as those for electricity, gas, and cooking gas, redesign energy use, as well as encourage the use of clean and renewable energy sources.
According to the report, the government wants to increase visitor visitors by offering visa-free programs for specific nations and a fast-track visa program for Mice( meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions ) visitors.
The government will look into ways to ensure widespread public participation in the process as part of the short-term program, which also calls for a proposed revision to the 2017 contract.
The government intends to boost profits through the discovery of new businesses abroad for Thai goods and services for medium – and long-term programs.
Additionally, it will expedite the process of negotiating frameworks for free trade agreements ( FTA ) with potential partners and enhance the approval procedure for applications for foreign investment.
According to the report, the government will assist in restructuring security agencies to get them ready for new security risks and difficulties. Military reforms did include reducing the number of generals, replacing military conscription with a volunteer program, and increasing transparency in defense spending.
The document also stated that the government would continue to implement carbon-neutral policies and improve the universal healthcare system.
