The Prime Minister reiterates that he has no authority to interfere with the National Bank. Ready to discuss digital wallet worth 10,000 baht at the large digital committee meeting. stated that there was no agreement on the economic crisis Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said that discussions with Mr. Setthaput Suthiwatruputthi The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) discusses the overall economic situation. and continuously discussed together, agreeing that the trend of interest rates The Prime Minister does not have the power to interfere or order the work of the BoT because it is an independent organization in charge of monetary policy. It is a discussion of events in foreign countries. The inflation situation has been negative for 2-3 months. Clarity must be provided. BoT announces details As for the results of the discussions, there is a good trend. It depends on who thinks that this is a good trend for each and every side. Because it is an exchange of opinions The Prim e Minister reiterated that he did not persuade the BoT governor about his opinion on the 10,000 baht digital wallet project because he wanted to discuss it in the policy committee of the 10,000 baht top-up project via Digital Wallet. The secretary is currently scheduling a meeting. So that all parties can express their opinions openly. Don't want to talk in the dark. I'm afraid there will be a scandal. and did not discuss There is no agreement. 'Economy in crisis' or not in crisis? because they discuss the overall economic picture And ready to have coffee together every week if the Governor of the BoT makes an appointment and ready to visit the Bank of Thailand, Bang Khun Phrom. 'In the case of negative inflation for many consecutive months This is because the government intervenes in energy prices. both oil prices Electricity cost To reduce the cost of living of the people This causes product prices to fall and inflation to become negative. Ready to go back and look at the energy structure. so that all part ies can agree together If you cut out the issue of energy Inflation may not be negative. or approximately 0.1-0.2 percent, along with reviewing energy policy to be appropriate This matter was discussed with the Bank of Thailand. Causes of negative inflation Because the minister subsidizes energy costs,' the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister also entrusted the Ministry of Finance and the SEC Office to take care of investors after currently having problems with many private sector bonds. Pay off debt or request a postponement of debt repayment first. After the debt is due This is because the bond issuer has insufficient liquidity. The Prime Minister is ready to inquire about progress and inform. Want relevant agencies to warn investors Especially corporate bonds that are high risk (Low Investment Grade), how should investors be taken care of? Including expediting the Office of the OIC to take care of people filing COVID-19 insurance claims. Until now, many people have not received their claims. To take c are of people who face problems during this period. In discussions with AirAsia Malaysia executives, they expressed interest in investing in making Thailand a center for aviation services. Because of confidence in the guidelines for promoting tourism and aviation Ready to order 200 additional aircraft, which is considered a good trend for promoting Thai tourism.-515-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency