PM: citizens should adapt to Thailand’s 5% economic growth

[webfact]

PM: citizens should adapt to Thailand’s 5% economic growth

 

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BANGKOK, 28 May 2018, (NNT) - Thailand's Prime Minister has suggested that Thai citizens adjust to the nation’s five percent economic growth and instructed all related units to assist people in catching up with the world's new technologies. 

Relaying Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha's message, Government Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd told the media that the premiere is pleased with the Kingdom’s 4.8% economic growth in the first quarter of 2018, which is a clear indication of Thailand’s continuous growth. 

The Prime Minister pointed out that the growth will result in increased employment, higher cash flows and more trade. He stressed that the government prioritizes the well-being of low and medium income earners, who make up the majority of the Thai population. 

General Prayut then underlined the essential role of technology in shaping society, saying residents should pay attention to the possibility of technology replacing human labor. General Prayut said that the career security of each individual may very well depend on their understanding of new technology and how it relates to their profession. 

He expressed his desire for Thais to be able to adapt to new technology, saying it is important for the younger generation, in the Thailand 4.0 era, to familiarize themselves with technological advancements. The premier further stated that people of working age should also improve their technological skills and learn to implement various innovations in their work effectively. 

According to the Government Spokesperson, Gen. Prayut has instructed concerned agencies, particularly the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, to work together to close the social gap.

 

-- nnt 2018-05-28

[Get Real]

Below is what the news state that he instructed

1 hour ago, webfact said:

instructed all related units to assist people in catching up with the world's new technologies.

To me that sounds like the normal way of working. Infiltrate every country to see what they are up to, and then try to make cheap copies out of everything you find.

[Ceruhe]

I'd prefer them learning how to use current technology better, for example....cars.

 

Anybody told this gold medalist that growth is stumped merely by the very presence of the junta?

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

PM: citizens should adapt to Thailand’s 5% economic growth

Will be hard to adapt from a potential 6-7% growth if we have an elected government. 

[Cadbury]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s 5% economic growth

Which part of Thailand's economy is the PM referring to? The internationally recognised 41% black economy or the 59% pure as the driven slush economy?

http://investvine.com/thailands-shadow-economy-among-biggest-globally/

[peperobi]

How much of the 4,8 % is because of the government investment in the defense? The normal Thai peoples see nothing of.

[Lupatria]

The juggler of percentages has spoken. Be prepared for his election results of 99.8 % pro junta (as predicted before by NIDA polls). The remaining 0.2 % are just to show it was a fair and free election.

[yellowboat]

Work with Thais for years in Technology.  Heard "great idea, but do not do it in Thailand" so often, I just gave up.  My friend's Thai wife explained what would happen if I opened up a business and it became successful.  The hoops and bribes were just too much to deal with. 

[Media1]

LOL

[Redline]

Asking people to learn themselves instead of improving education~typical

[Srikcir]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Prime Minister has suggested that Thai citizens adjust to the nation’s five percent economic growth

How about the government adjust as well with the growth rate not matched since 2013 with another increase in the minimum daily wage, ie., Bt400? Surely such a raise will incentivise businesses to make employees more productive.

[Happyman58]

Pity only certain people benefit from this growth, 95% of the population don't

[KiwiKiwi]

Translation: We aren't going to get more than 5% growth this year, probably less next year.Lower your expectations and try to forget what we said last year, and the year before, and the year before that.

 

Don't look at Vietnam or any other ASEAN nation, they'll tell you porkies, you can always rely on Uncle Too to tell you the truth. Or write a song about it. Or lie in his teeth because he knows da wheel's coming orf...

Edited May 28, 2018 by KiwiKiwi

[KiwiKiwi]

19 minutes ago, Happyman58 said:

Pity only certain people benefit from this growth, 95% of the population don't

And that, unfortunately is the Thai conundrum. How to be happy that someone else is getting obscenely rich and you're getting disgustingly poor. And one has to be happy because it's all a part of someone's plan and we've been taught to worship that someone. 

 

So we do.

 

And we are...

[Happyman58]

Yes, I am afraid Thais are very accepting people. Getting like the serf and master system in England in the middle ages. This happened in Cuba in the 1950s where only a certain number of the population had everything and the rest were so poor. Hence along came to Castro promise the people they would share in the wealth and he was in power. But as you say it seems like the Thais think its great that some people are just making a fortune and they are so poor.

 

So I guess there won't be any Castros In Thailand but you never know. How far can you drive people down before they say enough? Every human mind has a breaking point.

[Happyman58]

4 hours ago, yellowboat said:

Work with Thais for years in Technology.  Heard "great idea, but do not do it in Thailand" so often, I just gave up.  My friend's Thai wife explained what would happen if I opened up a business and it became successful.  The hoops and bribes were just too much to deal with. 

Yep you would need a carton of brown envelopes.

[DrTuner]

"Peasants, you will see your superiors get wealthy around you. Better adjust or else."

[bluesofa]

4 hours ago, Redline said:

Asking people to learn themselves instead of improving education~typical

While agreeing with you, at the moment learning themselves is the only way to progress. That's assuming the kids can find an opportunity somehow, are keen and have an aptitude for learning. Not easy I know.

 

[Bullie]

Well appearently they are self-learning in the Isan now. What with the rain not coming, and fuel prices going up it is one unhappy lot up there. There is a lot of talk, and a storm is a'brewing. Thing is, since everybody and his uncle has a smartphone now they are not backward anymore: they are up to the times, AND selflearning, possibly to the detriment of Prayut...

[StayinThailand2much]

On 5/28/2018 at 1:24 PM, Cadbury said:

Which part of Thailand's economy is the PM referring to? The internationally recognised 41% black economy or the 59% pure as the driven slush economy?

http://investvine.com/thailands-shadow-economy-among-biggest-globally/

Excellent article!

[William C F Pierce]

Is that 5% corruption economic growth?

[nev]

Try explain to the poor farm workers on 300baht a day that if they are lucky their wages will increase a massive 15 baht a day, or is he only addressing those who already are wealthy.

[nev]

DP.

Edited May 29, 2018 by nev