House, "Pichai" enters the house to pay homage to Phra Phrom - Grandparents Shrine. Take the auspicious time to work on the first day before going to work with the Ministry of Finance. Prepare to share work with the Deputy Minister this afternoon. Prepare to talk with the Governor of the Bank of Thailand. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Travel to Government House Pay homage to Phra Brahma on the Thai Khu Fa Building. and pay homage to the grandparents' shrine To take the auspicious time to win before starting work. amidst an overcast atmosphere Mr. Pichai gave an interview that Today is considered to be your official first day of work. both in Government House and the Ministry of Finance and will be discussed internally To share work with the Deputy Minister of Finance Everyone knows that there is an urgent mission. What must I do? using duties and existing responsibilities, sort out problems and manage problems to make everything better for the country By insisting t hat he will do his best. Mr. Pichai admitted that the digital wallet project will be considered a full-time job which will be discussed with the Deputy Minister To continuously report progress This afternoon (7 May) there will be a discussion. which everything already has information As for solving economic problems, it is a big task that lies ahead. Mr. Pichai said that everyone knows the problems that arise. But the way of thinking may be different. and look for and find different solutions. Therefore, it is necessary to find a solution. and when crystallized We must try to make everyone understand as much as possible. Then bring in best practices. While there is a conflict between the government and the Bank of Thailand or BoT right now, Mr. Pichai sees it as normal. As one who has duties and responsibility that must work together with the BoT in order to push Providing 2 machines for fiscal and monetary policy must be consistent and walk in the same direction But before we can travel together, it must be crystallized. and understand first that What is the real problem? 'I consider it my duty to go and talk with Mr. Setthaput. Suthiwat Narueput, Governor of the BoT, who believes that the Governor of the BoT also looks at the work with facts and reason. In the past, he had worked together on some occasions. So I believe we can talk. and have similar guidelines Because of cause and effect,' Mr. Pichai said. As for the news that there will be an amendment to the law reducing the independence of the BoT, Mr. Pichai said that this matter must be looked at again. Is that a problem? But at the same time there is news that there is opposition that the BoT must be independent. which is a different opinion But if there is a discussion until it crystallizes I believe that different opinions will gradually narrow down and will lead to a good conclusion for myself. In this matter, the BoT is already independent. In the matter of monetary policy It's just that freedom has always been there. Able to determine and judge with the judgment of those who join in making the decision. But all policy decisions It will be a guideline that must support government policy. As for whether the conflict that has arisen will go away or not, Mr. Pichai sees that this matter cannot be answered. He would like to discuss with the BoT Governor first. As for whether there will be any new projects to help alleviate the suffering of the people during this period, Mr. Pichai said that many policies must be implemented in parallel. with citizens and various agencies Cooperate in order to solve immediate problems. Source: Thai News Agency