Getting rid of the non Thai girls is a good thing. Ok, getting rid of the non Asian girls is a good thing. If I can't drive a tuk tuk in Thailand then these non Asian money makers shouldn't be allowed to apply their trade as well.
Just do it if you are happy and you can afford it. But... Ensure that you set the boundary that you will not ever give her more than that. Remind her that it is double her salary. Set the limit and enjoy yourself
My biggest fear here is losing an eye from a protruding piece of metal from a Street cart, shop awning, a power pole or some other structure. They are unfortunately extremely common and extremely dangerous.
That's exactly how I interpreted as well, although they threw in a few references to make the whole thing confusing. The goal seems to attract overseas money held by Thai nationals back into Thailand.
It appears that they can bring it over tax free until the end of 2026.
I read the article as stipulating Thai Nationals being able to do that... But it did get more confusing as the article went on...