16 October 2023 at 04: 30 PUBLISHED
According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, the majority of Thais want the Pheu Thai-led authorities to proceed with the 10, 000-baht online budget plan as planned, though some are concerned about its long-term effects on the economy.
On October 9 and 11, the study, also known as the Nida Poll, was conducted over the phone among 1, 310 individuals aged 18 and older from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
When asked if they were concerned that the plan would harm the nation’s economy more than help it, 31 % of respondents indicated moderate concern, while 25 % indicated extreme concern.
On the other hand, approximately 28.5 % of respondents to the survey said they weren’t concerned, while about 15 % stated they were. Approximately 0.15 % of respondents either didn’t respond or showed no interest in the program.
About 47 % of respondents said” yes” when asked if they thought the plan should be carried out as planned, but with modifications, while 32.5 % responded, because Pheu Thai had pledged to do so during its election campaign. About 19 % of respondents said the plan should be abandoned, while 1.53 % remained silent.
Every Thai resident who is 16 years of age or older may obtain a one-time payment of 10,000 baht under the Pheu Thai Party’s program, which will be wired into their digital wallets. The reward must be used within six months for goods and services in stores that are located within a 4 km radius of the customer’s home.
The plan has drawn criticism, with some observers, including well-known academics and former rulers of the Bank of Thailand, claiming that it could harm the nation by stoking prices.
However, Pheu Thai stated yesterday that by the end of this month, everyone will be able to clearly understand the program’s last details. According to Treechada Srithada, a deputy Pheu Thai representative, the site’s fundamental principles didn’t change, but some specifics and conditions might be changed.