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The private sector advises the government to consider digital wallets as appropriate, should they continue or not?

Bangkok, The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of the Thai Chamber of Commerce stated that after the NACC made several observations about the 500 billion baht digital wallet project, the government must continue to consider whether it is appropriate or should improve on the issues. Which? Pointing out that if we focus on vulnerable groups first, only 160 billion baht will be spent. Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Board of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said that the Thai Chamber of Commerce sees the determination and determination of the government. who want to stimulate the economy By implementing the digital wallet project which from the different opinions of many agencies that have been presented to the government It is an observation that the government must consider further as to whether it is appropriate or should be improved in what areas. At the same time, the suggestion that the Thai Chamber of Commerce has continuously given is that if the government is ready to move forward with the said project. Criteria should be considered for vulnerable groups first. Because it can be done quickly and the credit limit is not very high. This represents a total of 16 million people and uses a budget of approximately 160 billion baht. However, because this group of people has suffered And there is a need to be helped. It is believed that if money is distributed to vulnerable groups, there will be rapid spending immediately. This is considered to be a direct stimulus to the economy. The Thai Chamber of Commerce respects the government's decision to carefully consider the implementation of this project. To be beneficial in stimulating the economy as the government aims. Source: Thai News Agency