snoop1130 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Gov’t Approves 3,000 Baht for Thailand’s Poorest By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter A farmer in his field outside Korat on Oct. 31, 2016. BANGKOK — Those living in abject poverty will receive a government payout of 3,000 baht next month, the military government announced Tuesday. The money will be paid one time to those with incomes of less than 30,000 baht per year who have registered for the program, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said at a news conference. The payout, along with coupons for public transport and other measures, was meant to subsidize the cost of living, he said. Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2016/11/22/govt-approves-3000-baht-thailands-poorest/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2016-11-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbymack Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 THB 3000 one-off payment: what is that going to achieve for the poor long term? Just like a Christmas present really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 It may be parlayed 80 baht at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Holiday whisky/cigarette money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I thought the government would have planned the timing a little better. Like, a month or two before an election. Whenever that will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 27 minutes ago, gemini81 said: Holiday whisky/cigarette money? Yes. If one is a Lao Khao drinker they may want to get in and buy up now before the hoard with their 3000 baht check buy the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibum Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 It's called money laundering. Government had to figure out a way to get the money to the elite so he's giving it to the poor who are in debt up to their eyeballs and those that aren't will likely squander it. Either way, eventually the elite get the money and instead of looking like a windfall for the rich it's positioned as a act of kindness towards the poor. Only half joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Robberies will go up that day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Could just imagine hell gates opening up with criticism if the previous government was to hand out free money. The opposition detractors will be diligently scrutinizing the constitution laws for a conviction for this vote buying populist act. Then again, Prayut is not the first to hand out free money. Ahbisit too gave out money when he launched his Strong Thailand program. Whatever happen to Prayut denouncement of populist policies of previous government!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 45 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: Could just imagine hell gates opening up with criticism if the previous government was to hand out free money. The opposition detractors will be diligently scrutinizing the constitution laws for a conviction for this vote buying populist act. Then again, Prayut is not the first to hand out free money. Ahbisit too gave out money when he launched his Strong Thailand program. Whatever happen to Prayut denouncement of populist policies of previous government!!! Continuing to nibble at the edges of the issue, same as in many other countries rather than coming up with a gradual yet effective way to rebalance the wealth gap. Certainly not limited to Thailand but just as certain at the root of much of the more current political problems. Same as can be seen in the US election and earlier Brexit votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Does the money come with any instruction who to vote for in case there's an election or referendum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Gov’t Approves 3,000 Baht for Thailand’s Poorest It's sure to boost domestic tourism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 21 minutes ago, wwest5829 said: Continuing to nibble at the edges of the issue, same as in many other countries rather than coming up with a gradual yet effective way to rebalance the wealth gap. Certainly not limited to Thailand but just as certain at the root of much of the more current political problems. Same as can be seen in the US election and earlier Brexit votes. Throwing crumbs metaphor certainly comes to mind. When comes to narrowing the wealth gap, they chicken out. Wage increase suppressed, land tax reform delayed, distribution of budget continue to favour Bangkok, land eviction skewed, getting the vendors off payment poorly planned. Seem an attempt to keep the masses poor, uneducated and unrepresented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It's a nice gift for the poor Too bad it wont help them for very long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Could just imagine hell gates opening up with criticism if the previous government was to hand out free money. The opposition detractors will be diligently scrutinizing the constitution laws for a conviction for this vote buying populist act. Then again, Prayut is not the first to hand out free money. Ahbisit too gave out money when he launched his Strong Thailand program. Whatever happen to Prayut denouncement of populist policies of previous government!!! At least every poor gets something instead of only rice farmer. Also this is not done to buy votes for an ellection. Still it would be better if real plans were made to help them. But it does keep people happy with the junta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 9 hours ago, digibum said: It's called money laundering. Government had to figure out a way to get the money to the elite so he's giving it to the poor who are in debt up to their eyeballs and those that aren't will likely squander it. Either way, eventually the elite get the money and instead of looking like a windfall for the rich it's positioned as a act of kindness towards the poor. Only half joking. Similarities to the rice deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 And those of you who fell into the trap and disclosed your true income "The tax man cometh" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Populist policies, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibum Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 45 minutes ago, elgordo38 said: Similarities to the rice deal? Of course, it's exactly the rice deal except for people who don't grow rice. It's a populist (and somewhat desperate) move designed to pacify the masses while some other, much larger, transfer of wealth takes place. Much in the same way that Thaksin was constantly announcing government giveaways to the poor while shoveling mountains of cash into his own pockets. It's no different. It's just different players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Where can my wife register?She has no income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I have two sister in law here on the family farm and living in a very small village I did ask my wife if she knew about it and if she did mention it to her sisters but no real answer don't know if they ever heard about it from the chief of the village. Is there a internet sight that I could verify for them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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