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The United States is infected with COVID-19 Breaking new records for almost 2,800 thousand people per day.
Don’t use the word “lockdown” to fear the economy.
A new round of COVID-19 outbreaks has forced the government to take stronger drugs, take tougher measures to reduce and reduce transmission quickly. Both closed and several places In addition to controlling the intensity of the trip That affects the business sector
Mr Suphan Mongkolsutee, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said that in the situation of the new COVID-19 epidemic, the worrying thing is that there may be an increase in unemployment. Of businesses that had to close according to state orders. Or they have been affected in various fields such as restaurants, entertainment businesses. Similar to the epidemic period earlier this year While the tourism sector is still in a difficult situation It involves many jobs lost again
He suggested that the government should accelerate consideration of measures to support the situation, such as increasing the budget for each half of Phase 2, or launching a new project for each half of Phase 3 by increasing the credit line from 3,500 baht to 5,000 baht. in a period of 3 months or increasing the duration. Projects scheduled to end on March 31, 2021 to keep the economy moving.
In the situation that Thailand faces a new round of coronavirus outbreak That could be more serious Private still offers the government to borrow between 1 and 2 trillion baht from the current government has borrowed 1 trillion baht for its peace of mind. Due to the uncertain situation, the private sector has always been concerned about it. It is better to have enough money on hand to solve problems than not to have enough money. While the interest at the moment is quite cheap. If the borrower does not use the accrued interest, it will not be a huge burden. At the meeting of the Joint Private Sector Committee (ERC) of 3 Institutions on January 6, the economic impact will be evaluated again.
Dr. Nonarit Phitsonabut, Senior Scholar at the Thailand Development Research Institute or TDRI, discusses measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Of the government this round That they refrain from using blockade measures in all the country’s provinces. But let the local issue an administrative order to take care of its own area. But many people think that Posted measures are similar to locks.
By Dr. Nnarit stated that the measures to stop this outbreak are not expected to affect the economy in terms of total value like the last round. Because there is a level of surveillance AND economic activities in provinces with fewer disease outbreaks I can still do activities But the groups that care about The new outbreak is a group of entrepreneurial SMEs, small and medium-sized enterprises. That during the first round of COVID It may be the capital, the savings that generate business.But he believes that from the beginning of the year 2022 onwards, entrepreneurs may lose business and close and lay off more employees.
The academic further suggested that the government had to use the remaining 1 trillion baht loan agreement budget to inject money into grants for the provincial area OR the government area to close the business Emphasizing that it should be paid directly Only the business or provincial groups they are the hardest hit first. If you need to find out how to sell product in the form of delivery to restaurants The state must act quickly. To reduce the impact of the store
About the Association of Retailers of Thailand and the Association of Shopping Centers of Thailand There is a conclusion for every shopping center, including mall stores and chain stores. Improve detection measures and strict safety and hygiene. With closing time at 9:00 p.m. from January 4, 2021 onwards
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