Supajee signals 2-month extension of Thai Chuay Thai Plus

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthamphan suggests a two-month extension for the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project to mitigate economic risks.

•Supajee Suthamphan indicated a two-month extension for Thai Chuay Thai Plus Phase 2.
•The Prime Minister requested Ekniti Nitithandpraphas to consider the extension due to domestic economic conditions.
•Geopolitical risks, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, are impacting Thailand.
•Supajee Suthamphan discussed measures with Ekniti Nitithandpraphas, Pakorn Nilprapan, and the Ministry of Energy on September 14.

•Thailand faces geopolitical risks involving the additional closure of the Strait of Hormuz and increasing oil prices.
•Supajee Suthamphan stated on September 15 at Government House that the Prime Minister requested Ekniti Nitithandpraphas to consider extending the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project.
•Supajee Suthamphan signaled a two-month extension period for the project to the press using a two-finger gesture.
•Supajee Suthamphan stated that Ekniti Nitithandpraphas will clarify details regarding the budget, including whether the 1,000 baht per month amount will remain the same.
•Supajee Suthamphan discussed measures to handle rising oil prices with Ekniti Nitithandpraphas, Pakorn Nilprapan, and the Ministry of Energy on September 14.
•Supajee Suthamphan noted that economic stimulus will include measures beyond the Thai Chuay Thai Plus project because the current crisis may be more severe than previous ones.
•A plan explaining the immediate measures for oil prices will be released following the small-group discussion.

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Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Ekniti Nitithandpraphas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Pakorn Nilprapan(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister.

Thai Chuay Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส)

An economic stimulus project currently in Phase 2.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry led by Supajee Suthamphan.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry led by Ekniti Nitithandpraphas.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

A ministry involved in discussions regarding rising oil prices.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Supajee Suthamphan spoke on September 15.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A location whose additional closure contributes to Thailand's geopolitical risk.