rooster59 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 PM breaks Thai hearts - scraps 1,500 baht cash handout for domestic tourists Image: Daily News The Finance Ministry has decided to ditch plans to give 10 million domestic tourists 1,500 baht each to visit 55 second-tier provinces not usually on the tourist trail. It had earlier been hoped that this would be a good stimulus package for the economy. But word came down from on high - in the shape of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha that it was not a good use of budgets. In fact Daily News used the term "wasteful". It was to cost the government 15 billion baht and it was reported that sourcing the money had proved difficult. Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere. Now the focus has shifted to providing domestic tourists with an extension of six months to the period in which they can claim tax breaks on travel. The ceiling for the tax breaks has also been raised from 15,000 baht to 20,000 baht. Many saw the scheme as just a populist policy in an effort to form a government in the wake of the election on March 24th. PM Prayut had dismissed this criticism but has now backed down. He was reportedly furious that his plans were leaked out before they could be enacted. Now there are ideas to provide parents of people on state benefits with 500 baht extra for their children among other ideas being discussed. Daily News said "Big Too" - the PM's nickname - had broken Thai hearts. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-04-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, rooster59 said: "Big Too" - the PM's nickname - Shouldn't that be Big Joke Too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest1 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 What? A well thought out plan like this has been scraped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 He was reportedly furious that his plans were leaked out before they could be enacted. Now let's hope that Big Too will follow Big Joke's footpath and end up in an inactive post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, rooster59 said: It was to cost the government 15 billion baht and it was reported that sourcing the money had proved difficult. Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere. If they love the population so much, then a good way to show it would be to finance it themselves, with the sale of a few watches or donating some of the backhander that must have been paid for the high-speed railway (non-construction so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 It was just a publicity stunt anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Not surprised with this kind of brains running the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, rooster59 said: PM breaks Thai hearts Oh that big cuddly heartbreaker! Don't you just want to hug him. The election is over. No further need for vote buying by the junta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toknarok Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 What on Earth were they thinking when they first thought this up? Goodness me 15 billion baht could go well towards purchasing another submarine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere. Can't for the life of me think where...…...hang on......I think I do know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 The election is over. No need to buy votes. Back to the scraps for the peasant policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 28 minutes ago, Cadbury said: Oh that big cuddly heartbreaker! Such a kind face, the kind you'd love to slap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Such a kind face, the kind you'd love to slap! "Father Know's Best"-with a touch of "Leave it to Beaver." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: It was to cost the government 15 billion baht and it was reported that sourcing the money had proved difficult. Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere. A windfall for Rolex then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsiii Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere. ...like on, maybe... I don't know... a new submarine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: It was to cost the government 15 billion baht and it was reported that sourcing the money had proved difficult. Besides the cash could be better spent elsewhere... But word came down from on high - in the shape of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha that it was not a good use of budgets. Because: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Yet another one of his no hope schemes that did'nt happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Lupatria said: Because: But just not enough water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 At least no-one can be under the illusion that only Thaksin bought votes literally and through 'popular' policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Need the money to pay compensation for the Hopewell project. Make the poor people pay it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Cadbury said: Oh that big cuddly heartbreaker! Don't you just want to hug him. The election is over. No further need for vote buying by the junta. Man ... that photo, makes your skin crawl. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said: Shouldn't that be Big Joke Too? Just "Biggest Joke " is more appropriate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: it was not a good use of budgets And that ordering a 3rd or 4th submarine or indeed submariner watch would be a much better use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, PatOngo said: Such a kind face, the kind you'd love to slap! with a cricket bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 just raise the financial requirement for the retirement ex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 If he wanted to do some good , he could give help to the Thais who can’t afford to go on holiday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, jaiyen said: Need the money to pay compensation for the Hopewell project. Make the poor people pay it !! And their Chinese cousins stopped coming, so tourist money way down. So sad. Feel sorry for them. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadeeken Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Get used to it Thailand. It’s just the beginning. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadeeken Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 We need the money for our new Submarines and Tanks.... LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Good call on the PM's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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