SME Confederation proposes extending Thai Chuay Thai Plus

Matichon•Economy•5d ago

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The Federation of Thai SMEs proposes extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project into a second phase until the end of 2026.

•Nappaphong Teerawon, President of the Federation of Thai SMEs, suggests extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project.
•The current project provides 1,000 baht per month for 4 months and ends in September 2026.
•The proposal suggests a second phase extending to the end of 2026 or early 2027.
•A budget adjustment from a 60/40 to a 50/50 ratio was proposed if budget constraints exist.

•The Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) project provides citizens with 1,000 baht per month for 4 months and is scheduled to end in September 2026.
•Nappaphong Teerawon stated that the current economy is not fully recovering and expansion is far from the government's target of at least 3%.
•Nappaphong Teerawon believes state measures to reduce burdens and costs are still very necessary because Thai purchasing power and the economy remain fragile.
•Nappaphong Teerawon proposed that Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) should enter a second phase immediately after the first phase ends.
•Nappaphong Teerawon suggested that if the government is pressured by the budget, the ratio should be adjusted from 60/40 to 50/50.
•Nappaphong Teerawon recommends the measure continue at least until the end of 2026 to cover the New Year spending period, or potentially until early 2027.
•Continuing the project is intended to ensure the budget reaches grassroots entrepreneurs and maintains continuous spending.
•Nappaphong Teerawon suggests measuring success by spending confidence in the present and future rather than just GDP growth figures.

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Nappaphong Teerawon

"For example, Thai Chuay Thai Plus (60/40) should continue into a second phase; if pressured by the budget, adjust from 60/40 to 50/50 instead."

อย่าง ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส (60/40) ควรทำต่อเฟสสอง หากถูกกดดันด้วยงบประมาณ ก็ปรับจาก 60/40 เป็น 50/50 แทน

Nappaphong Teerawon(ณพพงศ์ ธีระวร)

President of the Federation of Thai SMEs.

Federation of Thai SMEs(สมาพันธ์เอสเอ็มอีไทย)

An organization whose president and members advocate for the extension of state spending stimulus measures.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส)

A government project that provides citizens with 1,000 baht per month for 4 months.