Govt Weighs Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 2 Extension

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The government is evaluating August economic data to determine whether to extend the Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 2 project.

•Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 1 is scheduled to end on September 30.
•Economic agencies are currently assessing August economic figures regarding consumption and public spending.
•A conclusion on the extension is expected within September.
•The government aims to avoid creating policy addiction among the public due to high budget burdens.

Overview

•Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 1 will end on September 30.
•Economic agencies are collecting and assessing economic data from August, focusing on public consumption and spending.
•The government expects to reach a conclusion on the extension of the project within September.
•An extension will be considered if August economic data shows ongoing problems affecting the cost of living.
•The government may not extend the measure if economic figures show a reasonable increase.
•Continuous implementation without a supporting database may lead to public policy addiction.
•Policy addiction is not the government's goal as it would result in a high budget burden.
•The final decision on the extension depends on the policy side's review.

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Key Quotes

Government House source

"If the figures show a reasonable increase, the measure may not be extended, but if the figures still show problems and affect the cost of living, an extension may be considered."

หากตัวเลขออกมาพบว่า มีตัวเลขเพิ่มขึ้นพอสมควร อาจจะไม่ต่อมาตรการดังกล่าว แต่หากตัวเลขออกมายังมีปัญหา และกระทบกับค่าครองชีพอยู่ ก็อาจจะพิจารณาต่ออายุ

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The governing body considering the extension of the Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 2 project.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location from which the source providing information about the project is based.

Policy

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

A government measure intended to support the economy.