Siam Paragon, The Prime Minister gave a special speech stating that what the government does will be a good opportunity for Thai people in the future, saying that if digital wallets emerge Industry moves forward More money in people's pockets Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Delivered a special speech at the seminar 'The Better Future Forward 2024' on the topic 'Reinventing Thailand: Toward Becoming a Key Global Player, making Thailand better than before: becoming a main driving force on the world stage' at SCBX Next Tech, 4th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. The Prime Minister said that the word Future Forward talks about the future, which inevitably talks about opportunities for Thai people in the next 4 years. This morning he welcomed Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany Considered the highest executive Visiting Thailand in the past 22 years is considered a very long time. Germany is Thailand's number one trading partner in the EU. It i s considered a good sign. regarding political stability must be coupled with human rights It is something that foreigners give importance to. It's not just trade. and different opinions that must coexist These are the most important things in the eyes of investors. In addition to business opportunities There is also the issue of labor skills. Exchange of knowledge and abilities It is a matter that the government continually supports. Through the support of the BOI Providing tax benefits Make Thailand an investment destination and hopes that Germany will invest more in Thailand The Prime Minister also said that many companies wish to Come to set up a company in Thailand But it was found that there were problems with various approval procedures. complicated Including going to conduct various transactions that discourages investment in Thailand This government has set up a committee to oversee investment and request approvals. To be better and faster Trying to create opportunities for people to have a better li fe. As for taxes, it is another matter that makes the decision to invest in Thailand a lost opportunity. If the problem can be solved Whatever can be done, do it first. He doesn't want to use the word Quick Win or else he will be ridiculed for doing anything just like Quick Win. What that means is that if you can do it, do it first. The Prime Minister also spoke about the economy. The government's position is clear that the economy is in crisis. Look at the growth numbers. We cannot compete with competing countries. We are not alone in the world. We are in the midst of high competition. Whether it's the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, whose economic growth in the 3rd quarter was higher than us if we stood alone in the world. Growth of 1.5 percent would be fine. 'But today we lost to our competitors by 2-3 times. We believe that the future will be good. Bright opportunities will become darker. If nothing happens Proposed short-term economic stimulus measures is a digital wallet project There are many peop le who agree and disagree. Thailand is a country that is clearly a mirror of mathematics. It is a country with pyramids of people. People with a lot of money are at the top. People with little money are at the bottom. There are many people in need of help. In the past, many governments have stimulated the economy by dripping rice porridge, giving out money of 500 baht at a time, 1,000-2,000 baht at a time. Asked where it's going, 10 years after the economy expanded at 1.8 percent, it's not going anywhere. It's not working, so there must be stimulation. economy,' Mr. Settha said. The Prime Minister said that imagine if digital wallets came into being. All industrial councils, everyone, must be ready because about 500,000 million baht of new money has come into the system. If you are a manufacturer, you will not produce products or employment, and money in the public's pocket will increase. We want to stimulate the grassroots economy of every district. Every province in Thailand, which is an important issue T he Prime Minister also said that debt is a big problem. Household debt is more than 90 percent. No government has come to seriously solve the debt problem. Both debt in the system and debt outside the system There is no clear correction. It is an area that we can fix, but the biggest problem is the informal debt that people in the provinces have to face. He has visited many provinces and the farmers are in debt of 80,000 baht, paying interest of 4,000 baht per day, paying for four years, not compounding that much. which must be resolved together The government has policies for the security department, administration department, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Finance Creditors outside the system are called to talk. If the creditors and debtors have paid in full, We must cancel the debt together. If this debt is not resolved, there will be further problems. The foundation of society is not strong. Including the minimum wage, it is believed that 99.9 percent, no one is satisfied with the existing minimum w age. If in 10 years of working the salary increases by 12 percent, no one can accept it. How will the economy grow? Inequality will not disappear. This is at the heart of what this government strives to achieve. This government must provide opportunities for everyone. As for tourism We must talk about airports with the potential of Thailand. in the geography where it is located We can be the center of Asia Pacific in becoming a global aviation centre. Therefore, there is an idea to upgrade provincial airports. Both Chiang Mai The name will be changed to Lanna Airport. To connect with Lampang, Lamphun, and the southern part will be Andaman Airport. Connecting Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga and Ranong provinces, which will make us a global Asia hub. Many countries are interested in this matter. Make us the big brother in the matter of tourism. The Prime Minister said that public health matters If we go back 20 years ago, there was a 30 baht treatment project around the world. In the government of Mr. Thaksin Shinaw atra, it is a policy that the Thai people have greatly benefited from. Many people do not know that many countries I'd like to come talk and bring policies to make the matter of 30 baht to cure every disease a success. 'Big policies have always been resisted. There are strange discourses coming out all the time: 30 baht kills every disease, what are some of them? Today, people who say these things Where are you? Thai people, foundation of the pyramid Receive the most benefit. He can live well and live an honorable life. There is dignity because of this policy. This government therefore gives importance to this matter. We will raise the level of 30 baht to treat all diseases even further. Makes services more accessible,' Mr. Settha said. The Prime Minister said that regarding rights and freedoms Regarding the Constitution, we try to go as far as possible on the condition that we happily live together in different opinions. About the right to freedom of choice Both matters of gender selection which this gover nment has brought to parliament and has passed in its first session Regarding military conscription, the military will be drafted freely. And the gap between the military and the people is getting narrower and narrower. 'Please be assured that the opportunities that are available are not just economic opportunities. that people will have more money in their pockets But it is an opportunity that makes the hearts of the people feel better by having good rights and freedoms,' Mr. Settha said. The Prime Minister also emphasized the Land Bridge project. Ready to compare mega projects like Suvarnabhumi Airport who saw that this project must be created Because it takes a period of 10 years, which is emphasized in the same way as yesterday's stage (24 Jan.) in the seminar "Thailand 2024 The Great Challenge, increase income, reduce expenses, expand opportunities" and also stated that that many people think If we do a land bridge, it will cause the country of Singapore to be dissatisfied. We emphasize that this is no t a competition. But they are complementary. About shipping 'I don't want it to be linked to politics. Because Thailand is a neutral country. Maverick Whether it is the United States, China or India, it is believed that this project will be successful and must be studied in detail. Ready to listen to the opinions of all parties,' Mr. Settha Said. Source: Thai News Agency