BANGKOK, July 8 - A government spokesman revealed that the Prime Minister is pleased that Thai people are aware of the importance of taking care of the environment after Visa revealed that 86% of Thai consumers are more socially responsible. The government is ready to support the Cashless Society in developing the platform. Facilitate provide public safety for mutual sustainable development
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Thanks to the findings of Visa's annual Consumer Payment Attitudes Study by Visa, the world's leading digital payments provider. which reveals that Thai consumers want to become more socially responsible The majority of Thai consumers (86%) are more aware of the environmental impact of their daily consumption. (https://www.visa.co.th/dam/VCOM/regional/ap/documents/visa-cpa-report-smt-2022.pdf). Confidence that Thailand will be successful in caring concretely preserve the environment in the near future
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said: Results of the 2022 Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study conducted between September and October 2022 across seven countries across Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand. and Vietnam, surveyed by a sample of 6,550 people, including 1,050 Thai consumers aged between 18 and 65, covering all levels of education. And with a minimum income per person of 15,000 baht, it was found that 89% of Thai consumers choose to pay cashless. It is an environmentally friendly choice. Whether paying via card, mobile wallet or mobile banking, 48% of Thai consumers are choosing to buy from a brand that is more sustainable when compared to the same price and quality, with 23% willing to pay more. to companies that care and value sustainability
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said: Thai government by relevant agencies has continued to drive a cashless society (Cashless Society) The government has encouraged all groups of people to have access to various types of transactions and services. Electronic trade, e-commerce and use of digital banking, including the prevention of technological crime. by successful works and lead to actual implementation, namely: 1) the government welfare card project which pays assistance through bank accounts for 14 million low-income earners and vulnerable groups; 2) “Prompt Pay” project and QR Payment, which are electronic payments via Any ID Linked to a mobile number or national ID number 3) Government Wallet (G-Wallet) Application money bags for small SMEs are digital money spending of more than 50 million project participants through the "Pao Tang" app and merchants – SMEs. participating in the project through the app "Money bags" in the project, half of each person - we travel together - taste, shop, use, etc. 4) The use of blockchain technology (Blockchain) for VAT refunds to tourists and the issuance of government bonds linked to the tax system. to increase the efficiency of tax submission and 5) the digital lottery sales project via wallet app That makes buying-selling government lottery tickets more convenient
“The Prime Minister would like to thank all sectors for the importance of caring. protect the environment aiming to develop the country in a balanced and sustainable manner, with the Prime Minister confident that The numbers from this study reflect the awareness that is sent to all Thai people. The environment is not one person's business. But everyone must work together. and provide safety to the public. to improve the quality of life of Thai people and taking care of society And sustainably preserve the environment, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency