Thai Helps Thai Plus Drives Investment: 25 Projects Approved, ฿223B Value

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's government is stimulating the economy through the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' campaign and accelerating investment projects, aiming to boost purchasing power, create jobs, and enhance national competitiveness.

•The 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' initiative is generating positive feedback and aims to support people's livelihoods and purchasing power.
•The government has approved 25 investment projects under the Thailand FastPass measure, totaling 223.216 billion baht.
•These measures are designed to complement each other, with 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' supporting consumption and investment projects creating jobs and new capabilities.

Overview

•Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek stated that the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' initiative is creating positive momentum by supporting livelihoods and purchasing power.
•The 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' program aims to alleviate the cost of living and maintain purchasing power amid global economic pressures like energy costs and inflation.
•The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 25 investment projects under the Thailand FastPass measure, with a total value of 223,216 million baht.
•The 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' measures are expected to inject money into small retailers, fresh markets, service sectors, delivery businesses, and SMEs in the manufacturing sector.
•The approved investment projects are anticipated to create jobs, generate income, and build new national capabilities.
•The government is simultaneously implementing consumption support ('Thai Helps Thai Plus') and investment promotion measures to ensure sustained economic momentum.
•The Prime Minister has instructed to continuously advance investment support measures, including streamlining approvals and promoting targeted industries.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek

"Currently, 25 projects have been approved with a total value of 223,216 million baht. Therefore, the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' measures will support purchasing power, while investment measures will create jobs, income, and new national capabilities."

ปัจจุบันมีโครงการที่ได้รับการอนุมัติแล้วทั้งสิ้น 25 โครงการ มูลค่ารวม 223,216 ล้านบาท ดังนั้น มาตรการไทยช่วยไทยพลัสจะช่วยประคองกำลังซื้อ ส่วนมาตรการลงทุนจะสร้างงาน รายได้ และขีดความสามารถใหม่ของประเทศ

Key Entities

Policy

Thai Helps Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส)

A government economic stimulus program aimed at supporting livelihoods and purchasing power.

Thailand FastPass

An investment promotion measure by the BOI designed to expedite project approvals.

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(น.ส.รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister who provided updates on the government's economic stimulus measures.

Organization

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government office providing official statements through its spokesperson.

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)

An industry organization that provided an assessment of the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' program.

Board of Investment(BOI)

The government agency responsible for promoting investment in Thailand, which implemented the Thailand FastPass measure.