Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Commerce accepted the government's decision to reduce electricity and diesel fuel, asking for 15 days, seeing that many products must be reduced in order to help reduce the cost of living for the people. Next week, a meeting will be arranged with major product manufacturers to ask for cooperation and provide 7 important policies for Ministry of Commerce officials to help work together so that all parties can live together.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Commerce along with Mr. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, today (Sept. 14) started working at the Ministry of Commerce on the first day. Discussed with senior government officials to jointly solve the country's crisis. The urgent policy is to take care of product prices. Because of the Cabinet Measures have been issued to reduce electricity costs. and the oil is gone which has an effect on the cost of producing products that should be reduced by ordering the Department of Internal Trade Go discuss with the product manufacturer in details. To achieve a clear, concrete goal within 15 days and be able to reduce prices in time by the beginning of October. Just in time as a New Year's gift to the people.
However, next week Invited large entrepreneurs Especially the group of consumer products that are necessary in daily life. Come talk and listen to information to work together to solve problems for the people. As for the digital currency policy of 10,000 baht, which is a major economic stimulus that was done within 6 months, it has been given to the relevant department to study and review the work in the responsible section. How can we support driving this policy to benefit the people? Because it is related to the Ministry of Commerce in many matters Especially concerns about spending within a 4-kilometer radius that will affect the people. You must find a way to distribute products or increase sources for people to purchase products.
As for families that have many people The total amount may be 50,000 - 100,000 baht, even for some families. It may be seen as not a lot of money. But some families may be of great value. In addition to being able to use it for consumption. It may also be possible to create a small business or create a new business. that can be rotated which the relevant department You can go in and gain knowledge about trades, such as bush trucks, to further your career.
There are still 7 important policy areas that need to be urgently taken care of: reducing expenses, increasing income, and expanding opportunities for the people. Management to achieve balance between consumers Farmers and business operators Must work proactively and integrate together. Amend the limitations of the law Join in driving the digital wallet policy to stimulate the economy. Accelerate and move export numbers to less negative numbers. and push for greater utilization of the FTA by dividing work with the Deputy Minister of Commerce. is currently being considered The administration of the Ministry of Commerce will cooperate and work as a team.
Mr. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, said: Now all information is ready. which the Department of Internal Trade It will remove the cost of producing products in terms of electricity and oil costs, especially oil that is directly related to transportation costs. That is an average cost of approximately 30-40% of the product. How much is the reduction? which will be considered
It will be completed within 15 days and will begin reducing prices in October. After announcing the price reduction must control sales to be in accordance with the announced price As for overseeing the prices of agricultural products, Mr. Naphinthorn Srisangpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, emphasized that the old policies, especially the rice pledging There is no policy to be implemented. Price insurance section It is considered to use a lot of money. Initially, the Ministry of Commerce There are additional policies. Use a mechanism to collect agricultural products that are in surplus in the market each time. in order for the market mechanism to move forward as usual without subsidy which price insurance policy It will be the last resort to be used if necessary. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency