Parliament, The Prime Minister confirms that he will continue talking to the BoT governor after confirming with foreign media that he will not reduce interest rates. He said that he would like to go back and think about the people who are suffering. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mentioning the case of Mr. Setthaput Suthiwat Narueput The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) gave an interview to foreign media, confirming that there will be no interest rate reduction. By confirming that he was not pushing hard. I heard it too. It is your right. But his duty is to explain to the people the suffering of the people, the BoT's independence and the fact that we are not their direct supervisor. But he and the governor Respect each other 'I also have a request. And I confirm that I have cause and effect. As for saying that the three points of the Thai economy are impossible. Petroleum About Chinese tourists What about spending and spending that the budget hasn't come down to quickly? I believe these matters have already been discussed. Let China import more Thai products. Let more Chinese tourists come to spend money in the country. As for the expensive travel expenses, Mr. Suriya It is making travel costs cheaper. Makes you have more money in your pocket. Able to spend even more And in terms of the budget itself Everyone knows that We use policies to drive the economy. which was initially expected to be available in May But it is most likely that it will be available starting in April. Every side is already trying to do this,' the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister also said that in the matter of people's suffering is important. and at the BoT Governor Three things were said, none of which were about the people. He wanted me to go back and think about it. Today people are in trouble. We can help each other. We must continue to talk. When asked that the government had already sent the signal three times, the Prime Minister said that he would do it a fourth time. Next fifth time Then see if other people agree or disagree. Today we live in a developed and developed society. There are different opinions that can be discussed. There was no quarrel. Or there is an atmosphere that doesn't work together. Even today there has not been a response. We still have to talk. and keep trying to use cause and effect Guiding figures for various economies It indicates many things. 'The number 2.5 still has a lot of room left. If there is a crisis, 0.25 is nothing. This will make it impossible to move forward with various policies. The Deputy Governor of the BoT also came to talk and explain to me. that if the interest rate goes down People who have savings in the bank I will go and look at the issue of risky assets. with more risk in order to find a higher return. The person who stays is the person at the top. But today we're talking more about people at the grassroots. I want you to consider the people in other dimensions as well,' the Prime Minister said. When repeatedly asked whether the BoT Governor had ever spoken directly about the reasons or not. As for why there was a difference, Mr. Settha said that he had explained and discussed. It is a matter that he discussed with the Governor of the BoT, who must respect each other. As for the BoT Governor Said that the interest rate cut was earlier than scheduled. It will affect the household debt situation. The Prime Minister said that current household debt is already high. And you can't afford to pay more interest. So where does the accrued interest go? It went to debt. Household debt is even higher. Therefore, it is necessary to catch him and talk seriously with the Governor of the BoT. Next, when will the appointment be? May the time be right. Source: Thai News Agency
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