Policy: focus on opening phase 2 of the project “half of each” as a New Year’s gift. Stimulates consumption



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Sunday 15 November 2020, 06.00

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As a new year’s gift

Stimulates consumption

“The Prime Minister” is satisfied with the “half per person” project, people spend a lot Small merchants benefit a lot Prepare to expand Phase 2 as a New Year’s gift.

On November 14, Mr. Anucha Buraphachaisri, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed to General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Satisfied with the comments of the people of the project “half of each”, which is a measure to stimulate consumption That they achieve the goals that the government intended Increase the purchasing power of the people affected by the COVID-19 situation. Supporting the Thai economy by stimulating domestic spending Helping small traders Especially street stalls, supermarkets, food and beverage stores. Vendors in fresh produce markets or flea markets, etc.



According to the latest data from the Ministry of Finance, as of November 13, 63, there are 648,372 merchants participating in the project with a cumulative spending amount of 13,481 million baht, separated by public expenditures 6,869 million baht and the part that the state helps pay. 6.612 million baht

The Prime Minister ordered the Finance Ministry to study the information. Consider preparing the “Half in Half” Phase 2 project as a New Year’s gift to people. To stimulate spending AND continue to help small merchants Including consideration of increasing the number of eligible candidates AND also increasing the spending cap

Mr. Anucha added that the project “half for one” in addition to stimulating the economy. This project is of great importance to help people learn to use financial applications. On both the buyer and seller side This will be an important step in moving towards a future cashless society in Thailand. It is also an important way of bringing information to develop the National Platform for Electronic Commerce in Thailand.



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