at 1:30 p.m. on July 5, 2022 at the Government House General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Announced after the Cabinet meeting before taking a long breath and asked the media if they had eaten together or not Thailand today, we still have many problems that need cooperation to solve. He, as a government, is trying his best to help people. especially the economy The well-being of the brothers as a result of the world’s energy crisis occurred. And he understands well, everyone understands. The Cabinet understands the hardships of the people in the area at this time. Please be assured that Thailand has a strategic plan to cope with the situation, both short term, 3 months, medium term, 6 months and long term 1 year, so that we can be confident that Thailand will not face shortages in both energy and food. An ad hoc committee was set up to manage the economic situation. to expedite the preparation of the most concrete problem-solving measures
General Prayut said that in order to help the vulnerable people The Cabinet meeting today approved the allocation of the budget year 65, which had already agreed to the principle, to pay a special amount to help 10.9 million elderly brothers and sisters, totaling about 8,300 million baht, with the elderly 60 years and older receiving assistance. 100-250 baht per month per person per month by July, will start paying the elderly for the first time which will be paid every month until Sept. Although not much, but believe that it will help the elderly more or less. At this time, we all need to find a way to help each other. The government is doing what we can. which does not affect the overall budget much
The Prime Minister said that the meeting The Cabinet has also approved the drafting of ministerial regulations exempting hotel business fees for hotel operators affected by COVID-19. With the exemption of 40 baht per year fee per room since 63 in order to reduce the burden of hotel business operators up to 47 million baht, the Cabinet has approved this ministerial draft to extend the period until June 2024. which supports the hotel industry travel Business revitalization during the opening times of the country at this time This will be good for the overall economy of the country as well. because it is our main income Now everyone is aware that the number of tourists is increasing. income from the establishment Employees also benefit here.
Gen. Prayut said that in the past, the government has listened to all problems of the people that arise. Some things need to be fixed urgently. But something is in the process. Some have to look at various legal matters. because we do many things If you want to do it, if the law is not ready, you can’t do it. have to adjust the law which may be a bit late Some of the projects we have already approved, have been revised, and have benefited a lot of people. Some projects have guidelines and will start to continue soon. Therefore, we need to assess the situation together to see if we are facing this kind of problem today. What if we face more serious problems in the future? No matter what energy it is.
Today we manage quite well. Our energy is not in short supply. It is still in use, but the price is higher for a number of reasons. Therefore, we must continue to prepare for these things from Covid-19 to energy. Today, the government can manage the country’s budget to be in a stable and stable state. The most important thing is how we won’t have a shortage of energy and food. We are already an agricultural country. Food is not a problem, but how can we deliver more products abroad? and make agricultural produce to be more standardized Quality assurance, inspection, registration will make our agricultural products have a higher value in the future
“I do my best to keep things going. In particular, the current government aims only at how to alleviate the sorrow. the suffering of the people as much as possible just ask for cooperation We ask for understanding and cooperation,” Gen. Prayut said.
