Cabinet OKs Green Flag Fertilizer, 2,100 Baht Subsidy, 500k SME Vouchers
Prachachat•Politics•
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Source: Prachachat (Original)
Key Quotes
"“Although price increases for fertilizer are not yet permitted, the government acknowledges increased operator costs from shipping, insurance, and raw materials, thus expediting advance measures to mitigate impact.”"
“แม้ขณะนี้ยังไม่มีการอนุญาตให้ขึ้นราคาปุ๋ย แต่รัฐบาลรับทราบว่าต้นทุนผู้ประกอบการเพิ่มขึ้นจากค่าระวางเรือ ค่าประกัน และต้นทุนวัตถุดิบ จึงเร่งออกมาตรการล่วงหน้าเพื่อสกัดผลกระทบ”
"“If the public encounters price gouging, they can immediately report to hotline 1569 for officials to inspect and take legal action.”"
“หากประชาชนพบการฉวยโอกาสขึ้นราคา สามารถแจ้งสายด่วน 1569 ได้ทันที เพื่อให้เจ้าหน้าที่เข้าตรวจสอบและดำเนินการตามกฎหมาย”
Key Entities
Organization
Cabinet(ครม.)
The governmental body that approved the "Green Flag Fertilizer" project and other economic stimulus measures.
SMEsℹ️
Small and medium-sized enterprises that will benefit from discount coupons and online sales support.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)
The ministry responsible for implementing cost-of-living reduction measures and supporting SME online sales.
Thailand Post Mart
One of the four online platforms partnering with the government to sell SME products without charging GP fees.
NextGen
One of the four online platforms partnering with the government to sell SME products without charging GP fees.
TikTokℹ️
One of the four online platforms partnering with the government to sell SME products without charging GP fees.
Shopeeℹ️
One of the four online platforms partnering with the government to sell SME products without charging GP fees.
Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)
The ministry collaborating with the Ministry of Commerce to provide school uniforms and learning materials at special prices.
Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)
The ministry involved in the "Half-Half Fertilizer" project, collaborating with other ministries.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)
The ministry involved in the "Half-Half Fertilizer" project, collaborating with other ministries.
Department of Agriculture(กรมวิชาการเกษตร)
The department providing data on soil conditions for fertilizer use optimization.
Land Development Department(กรมพัฒนาที่ดิน)
The department providing data on soil conditions for fertilizer use optimization.
Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC)(ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร (ธ.ก.ส.))
The financial institution that will provide interest subsidies for the "Half-Half Fertilizer" project.
Hotline 1569(สายด่วน 1569)
The government hotline for reporting instances of unfair price increases.
Policy
Green Flag Fertilizer(ปุ๋ยธงเขียว)
A government project offering fertilizer discounts to farmers.
Person
Supajee Sudhammahapan(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who announced the Cabinet's resolutions.
Place
A geographical location where shipping disturbances are causing delays for fertilizer transport.
A country from which Thailand is seeking alternative fertilizer import sources.
A country from which Thailand is seeking alternative fertilizer import sources.