‘Big Tu’ was urged to ask the state to continue the measure to reduce the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht per liter, ‘order’ an energy study, the report proposed. Cabinet next week expected to be renewed further
at 1:30 p.m. on May 10 at the Government House General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense gave an interview after the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) that the measure to reduce the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht per liter will end on May 20, saying The Cabinet is considering an extension of time. When asked whether the policy should be extended or not Prime Minister said try to do as much as possible Do not forget that the tax that is taken, it does not go to do anything else to solve the problem of liquidity here. Because we have to reserve early during the sale or compensation period. Otherwise there will be no cash flow here. and the proceeds from the excise tax must be used for other purposes as well. As soon as I delete it here, other parts are also lacking and need to be looked at carefully. In which the details will be discussed a little more.
The reporter asked again. It means that today I still haven’t decided whether to continue the reduction or not. Prime Minister said already scheduled which we will determine various measures It is necessary to look at the situation for a few months, and also from the world energy situation, we need to take into account many factors. To lengthen or reduce completely It is difficult because it affects all because it is in all the same chain Today, I’m worried about the price of vegetable oil, animal feed, fertilizer. I admit that I’m worried about everything because it’s not a normal situation. Now there is something that is starting to get better is the matter of tourism. Please don’t spoil it yourself. Must take care of tourists, must be a good host, be a good host, provide good service. Request all business establishments please cooperate Take good care of your customers, don’t go up in price too much. to compensate for the loss, it is not
“Today, the prime minister is worried about the operators about hotels that own tourist attractions, including hotels and service places that do not have access to borrowing money to enhance liquidity. Today, a fund has been set up so that he can access these sources of money for repairs or improvements so that there will be no leaving the workforce because if the business fails, they are all connected. Daily or monthly employees will go, all will suffer together. The government itself has to look at the top, middle and bottom,” the prime minister said.
The reporter asked Concluding that in the matter of gas tax, the government will continue to reduce or not. Gen. Prayut said, “I will continue to reduce, but we have to see when and when to reduce it. Do you understand? The Cabinet is preparing to reduce But how to continue when we are discussing at this point?”
When asked again Maybe not at the price of 3 baht per liter as before, right? Prime Minister said So how much are all there? You have to see how much more will be given. How many baht are left, 3 baht or not, it has to be reduced.”
The reporter asked The period is not yet finalized, or how many months? General Prayut said “It must be before the end of the period that the government supports. which must be taken into consideration at the meeting Cabinet next week
“Working requires steps and steps to understand each other or not. It’s not that the government will reduce it for good. I can say anything. Let’s reduce it. Who is responsible? Are we all sharing responsibility? Today I said that I would look at the excise tax reduction measures. Can the gas tax go down again? which the relevant agencies say that is enough I said let’s consider it in time for the rest of it. The Ministry of Energy is considering this part and bringing it to the Cabinet meeting where the reduction may help support the price somewhat. That can’t be said is arrogant.”
