Thailand’s new PM draws flak in parliament for ‘aimless’ economic agenda

Thailand's new PM draws flak in parliament for 'aimless' economic agenda

” This is pointless. During a protracted discussion that will finish later on Tuesday, Move Forward lawmaker Sirikanya Tansakul stated that there are no specific goals, no time frame, and no budget.

The policy speech must include specifics. It shouldn’t be a want list.

This year’s economic growth is anticipated to be 2.8 %, down from the previous 3.6 % forecast for the new administration.

The finance minister, Srettha, stated that his signature policy, which would give away$ 10,000($ 282.09 ) via a digital wallet to all Thais over the age of 16, would” reawaken” the economy.

He added that it would lay the groundwork for the nation’s online basis and that” we may inject capital into all facets of the business to create spending, increase life, and create opportunities for businesses and work.”

However, some people — including Move Forward’s Sirikanya, who questioned whether political newcomer Srettha intended to” start governing by destroying fiscal discipline ,” cast doubt on the project, which will cost$ 560 billion( US$ 15.80 billion ).

Jurin Laksanawisit, a recent business secretary for the Democrat Party, inquired as to what had become of some of the promises made to the public in an effort to garner support.

You promised new graduates a salary of$ 25,000, but it is not mentioned, he said.

Is this a vanished warrior policy?