The Ministry of Commerce has paused the collection of monthly rents from over 2,000 food and goods vendors for three months. This move is part of the government's plan to boost the economy. The Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated that this initiative is to support people and small businesses during these challenging times. About 2,083 vendors will be positively affected by this scheme, according to Phumtham.

 

The Minister encouraged other ministries and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the body responsible for the Chatuchak markets, to adopt similar measures. The Commerce Ministry has told its regional offices across the country to host markets where reasonably-priced items can be sold to locals. This project will commence on August 20, and the markets could be set up in any location that works well for sellers and customers alike.

 

Phumtham also noted that he has asked the Defence Ministry to use military trucks to sell essentials and other goods in remote regions. He mentioned that these steps are in anticipation of expenditures related to the "Digital Wallet" scheme, which is anticipated to commence in the fourth quarter of the year.

 

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the markets could be set up in any location that works well for sellers and customers alike.

seems well thought through

2083 vendors? Our Isaan village has more than that.

pig butchering ahead

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phumtham also noted that he has asked the Defence Ministry to use military trucks to sell essentials and other goods in remote regions. He mentioned that these steps are in anticipation of expenditures related to the "Digital Wallet" scheme, which is anticipated to commence in the fourth quarter of the year.

What essentials?

One branch of government wants to eliminate the street food vendors, another wants to support as per this article. Gotta love Thailand

The left hand doesn't know what the right hand may be doing

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phumtham also noted that he has asked the Defence Ministry to use military trucks to sell essentials and other goods in remote regions.

 

That is weird.....who is driving around and selling stuff from these trucks.....soldiers?  What are they selling?

 

Sounds like a golden opportunity to scam someone.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What essentials?

Dope Leo M150 YaDom ?

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Ministry of Commerce has paused the collection of monthly rents from over 2,000 food and goods vendors for three months. This move is part of the government's plan to boost the economy.

Sorry how does not collecting rent boost the economy ? Would that not have the opposite effect ?

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What essentials?

You need to read the BP to find that out, they have a lot more information in their report. .. Selling electrical goods in petrol stations sound like fun.

so any of those EVER paid income tax ?

 

playing santa claus with money that does not belong to them

 

but hey, the same people that probably collect 20% interest per month (week? day?) or 10-15% on anything government 'bought'