"Chulphan" explains that the Cabinet has set up a digital wallet committee. Prepare for a meeting this week. Set up a framework for setting up a steering committee. Insisting on maintaining financial discipline at the central treasury, denying that the Prime Minister has ever spoken about expanding the debt ceiling according to Section 28, distributing 10,000 baht, aiming to expand the area with a radius of more than 4 kilometers.
Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance Statement after the Ministry of Finance proposed to the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) the appointment of a policy committee for the 10,000 baht digital wallet top-up project that after being assigned by the Cabinet to act on this matter, there were many discussions. Extensive support from relevant government agencies such as the Bank of Thailand Including the private sector There is a conclusion about the importance of projects that require large budgets. Must be careful and detailed. which is the proposal of the committee assigned by the Cabinet Bring it to be presented to the Cabinet. To set up a committee led by Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. being the chairman of the board
Mr. Chulapan said that for the other committees, there are four vice-chairmen, including Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anutin. Chanvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Prasert Chandraruangthong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society It can be seen that all the components cover the mechanism quite comprehensively. that we have to use through the digital wallet top-up project
There are also 2 Deputy Ministers of Finance. namely, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat and Mr. Kritsada Chinawicharana join the committee. Including the Permanent Secretary of the relevant government agency is also on the committee.
“If you look at the list of names of the committee, it is considered that every organ is complete. Because the things assigned in the authority cover from the beginning to the end. It is a committee that will consider the policy guidelines for the budget framework. Budget source, implementation mechanism Including when the policy is initiated and the action button is pressed, there will be a duty to monitor and inspect it. Including the issue of corruption. When the project ends There will be a conclusion whether the objective is met or not. which this committee to present to the Cabinet,” Mr. Chulphan
Mr. Chulphan also said that An appointment has been made for the first meeting. With the Prime Minister Attend the meeting this week. Not on Thursday, Oct. 5 or this Friday, Oct. 6. In the first meeting, there will be policy assignments regarding the 10,000 baht top-up, including the establishment of a subcommittee to drive policy.
For the policy driving subcommittee It is in the proposal to the Cabinet that The sub-committee will be a smaller organization but will drive details to be presented to the full committee. with Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, chairing the subcommittee. and Mr. Paophum Rojanasakul, Secretary to the Minister of Finance, joined the sub-committee. to drive policy
“Wait for the sub-committee to be set up. Officially, please allow 2 to 3 weeks to submit to a large committee to cover all dimensions,” Mr. Chulphan
Mr. Chulphan also clarified the legal framework. Currency Act That is a question in society. It is confirmed that there has been discussion with the Bank of Thailand. Initially, there were no problems. We have mechanisms to support this. As for the blockchain mechanism also confirmed that behind The technology used is of course blockchain. It is safe and can be verified. And it is a mechanism that we confirm that there is no other technology that is as transparent as this. Emphasizing that it will definitely be a mechanism used behind the scenes.
Mr. Chulaphan also denied the news that the Prime Minister plans to expand the framework for spending outside the budget according to Section 28 of the Fiscal Discipline Act. Used to drive digital wallet policy Without knowing where this news came from Haven't seen it yet. and confirm there is none The Prime Minister confirmed that he had never given this news. Ready to confirm that We adhere to the framework of fiscal discipline. As for the mechanism to be used, we have a choice. The sub-committee will propose guidelines to the committee again.
As for expanding the spending radius to 4 kilometers, Mr. Chulphan said that it was the duty of the subcommittee. After listening to the voices of the people, it was found that they wanted the area to be expanded because it was 4 kilometers. He admitted that in some villages they may not be able to find anything at all. Therefore, expansion of the area is highly possible. As for what conclusion there will be, please wait for the conclusion from the committee again.
Source: Thai News Agency