Bang bua thong: Napada Petchjinda, a Pheu Thai Party candidate for the party-list MP position, visited the Ban Buathong community in the Bang Bua Thong District of Nonthaburi Province to advocate for the election of Jamlong Khamsa, the party's candidate for Constituency 8.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Napada emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections, with advance voting scheduled for February 1st and the nationwide election and referendum on February 8th. She encouraged Thai citizens to actively participate in shaping the country's future through their votes. The Pheu Thai Party is presenting candidates in 400 constituencies and 100 on the party-list system, focusing on actionable policies that resonate with the electorate.
At the core of the Pheu Thai Party's campaign is the "More Than Plus 70:30" initiative, aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens, particularly those with low income. The policy is designed to promote economic freedom, stimulate small businesses, and alleviate the economic challenges faced by many. Ms. Napada detailed how the initiative would enhance financial circulation and increase government revenue through value-added taxes.
Highlighting agricultural concerns, Ms. Napada outlined a policy for "agricultural debt relief," which proposes a suspension of principal and interest payments for three years on loans up to 500,000 baht from state financial institutions. Additionally, the "debt forgiveness" program targets individuals with unsecured non-performing loans of less than 200,000 baht, allowing them to settle their debts by paying 10% of the outstanding amount.
Another focal point of the campaign is the retirement lottery policy, which offers a new saving mechanism and retirement security for citizens. It allows participants to invest in a lottery ticket, with the invested amount becoming part of their retirement savings, accessible at age 60, along with any returns. Weekly draws provide a chance to win significant cash prizes, with immediate transfer of winnings to the winner's PromptPay account.
Ms. Napada expressed confidence that the residents of Nonthaburi District 8 would recognize the practicality and benefits of the Pheu Thai Party's policies. She urged voters to support the party and Mr. Jamlong Khamsa in the upcoming elections, enabling the party to form a government and implement these initiatives. She also appealed to the electorate to elect Mr. Jamlong as an MP to better represent their needs and drive improvements in Nonthaburi and beyond.