Government House, “Bhoomtham” reiterates that the digital wallet project postpones salary payments for September 2024, not by tossing a coin to ask for directions. Listen to every opinion Both negative and good sides are waiting for the Prime Minister to decide. At this time, we still adhere to the original timeline. If there are changes, we will notify you.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Referring to the case where Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Advisor to the Prime Minister, stated that digital payment of 10,000 baht via digital wallet It may have to be postponed to starting operations in September 2024 due to budget problems. It is not a matter of tossing a coin to ask for directions. Different people can express their opinions. Because this matter is not yet clear. But the government’s duty is not to believe in any one side. The government has a duty to adhere to the principles that have been thought of in this matter since the beginning.
“As for those who come out and express their opinions, The government is ready to listen. which must be reviewed There is no idea that will 100% influence and change this project, so we would like to mainly listen to the Prime Minister. Don’t worry that it will lower your credit. After the Pheu Thai Party announced it during the campaign Because no events have occurred yet. But if it changes, it can be explained. Confirm that this project has the heart of Stimulate the economy and use it in the short term. If not, the economy cannot be revived. To support the world economy which is in a state of war. When you come up with something, you must admit that it is not perfect. Everything has positive things and negative things. We must listen to both sides of the opinion and weigh it before making a rational decision,” Mr. Phumtham said.
Mr. Phumtham said that the timeline for driving this policy will remain the same or not. Because the large committee needs to come to a conclusion within today. And registration will open for stores on November 1st. Mr. Phumtham said that if nothing has changed yet. must adhere to this timeline But if there are changes, clarification must be made.
Source: Thai News Agency