24 October 2023 at 19:15 PUBLISHED
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, criticism of the 10,000-baht online currency handout plan won’t have an impact on governmental stability.
Although the government will use the criticisms of its detractors to improve coverage, Mr. Phumtham said that critics may have myths about the system.
He claimed that the Pheu Thai Party had been working on the project for years and was merely attempting to think” outside the box” for outsiders’ perception. He cited the success of the 30-baht care program and the latest flat 20-bht transportation for train passengers in Bangkok as examples to support his claim.
He responded that there was nothing to worry about so far and that the state was open to suggestions when asked about concerns about the plan.
Mr. Phumtham responded that the government is currently awaiting the outcomes of conversations when asked about money.
Mr. Phumtham responded to rumors that another coalition parties were opposed to the plan by saying that the alliance will work together to implement it and that he had nothing to be concerned about.
Anutin Charnvirakul, the deputy prime minister and interior minister, refuted the rumor and stated that the alliance could change the plan if any flaws or legal violations were found.
Mr. Anutin emphasized the government’s support for government actions while stating that there were numerous obstacles before the policy was implemented.
Mr. Anutin responded to a post made by Sanan Angubolkul, president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, regarding particular groups that the program may cover, saying that while comments are welcome, the government must follow any pertinent laws and measures when formulating the policy.
According to a supply from the Finance Ministry, the policy committee’s meeting on Tuesday was postponed after being done so again on October 19.
In related reports, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, the head of the Thai Pakdee Party, complained about the delay in the scheme to Thailand’s State Audit Office.
According to Dr. Warong, the plan violated both the State Fiscal and Financial Disciplines Act and the Currency Act, as well as parts 162 and 164 of the law.