Govt: Bt3,000 Handout Will Not Help Conglomerates

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (TNA) –The government’s plan to hand out 3,000 baht to 15 million people was aimed to stimulate the economy and help general people and small vendors, not conglomerates, according to a spokesperson.

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisaranakul denied some online media organization’s criticism that the cash handout initiative would benefit the owners of department stores and convenience stores. She said that the plan would help people reduce their cost of living and was aimed at encouraging people to spend at shops, grocery stores, food and beverage stalls and markets.

 

It was aimed at distributing money to small operators, so people were allowed to spend no more than 100 baht a day and the government would pay 50% of the sum.

 

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Is this a new "handout" or just referencing the earlier ones?

How is 3,000 baht for all those over 18, going to help reduce there cost of living if they are capped at 100 baht per day. Might put 3 meals a day into there bellies, but sure as hell ain't gonna pay bills such as rent. Electricity, water or use of public transport.  Once again to many restrictions, but they will be able to track those in the program and learn all about there movements.

5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

She said that the plan would help people reduce their cost of living and was aimed at encouraging people to spend at shops, grocery stores, food and beverage stalls and markets.

Reality 

Most  of the 15 Million will end up giving the Money to Thai Bev 

Conglomerates, and especially exporters, don’t need government handouts. Sure, the people do need them.  But exporters large and small need a competitive currency.  They sure have headwinds now.

21 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Reality 

I think.....this picture is not taken in LOS

On 9/5/2020 at 9:04 AM, rooster59 said:

Govt: Bt3,000 Handout Will Not Help Conglomerates

Oh yes it will, try and buy something to eat or drink that is not

from a conglomerate, CP, Nestle,Big C, Central Tops,Tesco Lotus,

7-11, Lazada,Shopee,to name some,the only way that it would not

get into the hands of conglomerates is if people saved it,under

the bed,not in a bank,but that is not going to happen.

regards worgeordie

20 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Oh yes it will, try and buy something to eat or drink that is not

from a conglomerate, CP, Nestle,Big C, Central Tops,Tesco Lotus,

7-11, Lazada,Shopee,to name some,the only way that it would not

get into the hands of conglomerates is if people saved it,under

the bed,not in a bank,but that is not going to happen.

regards worgeordie

In another thread on the same subject the OP states clearly; the money is to be spent at 7/11's

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181183-october-registration-set-for-new-gov’t-3000-baht-subsidy-campaign/?tab=comments#comment-15786422

Edited September 6, 20205 yr by UncleMhee

3 minutes ago, UncleMhee said:

In another thread on the same subject the OP states clearly; the money is to be spent at 7/11's

7-11,part of one the biggest conglomerates in Thailand.

regards worgeordie

So food Panda and Grab Food as well as Lineman must not be part of the promotion.  Once again the money meant for those in need still finds a way to filter to those who have more than they need.  Go figure.....

So the meeting with the, so called, elites of business is going to pay off for....the elites of business!  Back when the previous monkey madness scheme was in action I was in big C Muang Phitsanulok and the line of people waiting to go through the 2 designated checkouts was 150 + people long.  Let the rich get richer and the people getting handouts sore feet from standing for hours.