Ex-EC member objects to Bt100-bn handout proposal

[rooster59]

Ex-EC member objects to Bt100-bn handout proposal

By THE NATION

 

 

A former member of the Election Commission today (March 6) raised his opposition to a proposal by the finance minister under which Bt100 billion will be earmarked for hand-outs to 14.6 million low-income earners at the rate of Bt1,000-2,000 each a month.

 

 

“The money would be used for hoarding goods, not to stimulate the economy” Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said on his Facebook page today. “If I were the finance minister, I would rather spend Bt100 billion to tackle the new coronavirus for public safety".

 

He would also spend Bt120 million on masks for medical personnel and Bt200 million on their life insurance policies , Somchai said.

 

Moreover, Somchai said he would build twenty face mask factories with Bt2 billion, and Bt1.6 billion on deliveries of the masks to all households nationwide for two months.

 

“These will add up to a total of only Bt3.92 billion, compared to the Bt100-bn handout plan of the finance miniater , leaving a balance of Bt96.08 billion, " he said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30383528

 

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[christophe75]

Amazing... One (ex) official with solid common sense... and who dares to show it.

 

Bravo !

 

Right now... we need this kind of hope.

[Thaiwrath]

3 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

hand-outs to 14.6 million low-income earners at the rate of Bt1,000-2,000 each a month.

It's alright for this rich <deleted> to deny low-income earners, hand outs during hard times.

He's never been in their position, and doesn't know the meaning of hardship.

A right "I'm alright Jack" arrogant attitude ! 

[lujanit]

Why do Thais go on and on about useless masks?

[PatOngo]

Ah, just spend! It's the national pastime!

[nausea]

Bread and circuses.

[Foghorn]

These will add up to a total of only Bt3.92 billion, compared to the Bt100-bn handout plan of the finance miniater , leaving a balance of Bt96.08 billion, " he said.
 

and 96 billion to be divided between the hisos to stimulate the economy 

[Scott Tracy]

Bread and circuses, I'm guessing is referring to the Roman Emperors ' methods of distracting the populace from issues of the day.

[Elkski]

It does seem like vote  buying if giving 1-2k away.  Dont old people only get 800 baht/ month?   the thing is how do you decide who needs the money.