The Thai Chamber of Commerce reveals that the majority of citizens, 76.4%, will use digital currency of 10,000 baht.

Results of a survey of University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce It was found that the majority of people, 76.4%, will use digital money of 10,000 baht and believe that digital money will help stimulate the economy in the area. At the same time, extending the closing time of entertainment venues in the zone will have a better effect on the economy than closing on time.

Mr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Revealing the results of a survey of a total of 1,280 people nationwide. Regarding their views on the 10,000 baht digital money policy, it was found that 76.4% expected to use digital money. As for those with a monthly income of 40,001 baht or more, 15.6% said they would not use it. For those who will use digital money They want to use it to buy household products the most, 24.5%, followed by using it to buy food, 21.0%. At the same time, when asked whether there will be stores participating in the digital project or not. Most respondents said they were unsure, 38.4%, because they were concerned about taxes. We still don't know the clear criteria for participating in the project. and thought that they would receive money more slowly than normal sales, and 33.8% answered that there would be stores joining the project because it would bring in more sales. However, 48.3% believed that digital money would greatly stimulate the local economy, and 35.6% It is believed that it will moderately stimulate the economy.

Mr. Thanawat also mentioned the results of the survey of people regarding their concern over the shooting incident in the middle of a shopping center, saying that 67.8% were moderately concerned, 18.9% were not very concerned, and 11.8% were very concerned. In addition, from the survey results it was found that The shooting incident in the middle of a shopping mall will have a moderate impact on travel to Thailand. 45.7% and 35.1% expressed the opinion that it will have a great impact.

In addition, Mr. Thanawat also mentioned the idea of extending the closure of entertainment venues in the zoning zone. It will be more beneficial to the economy than closing on time. Because it will make tourism active. Employment occurs The only downside is crime. But the officials probably could have prevented it. which the present era has changed

Mr. Anusorn Thamjai, Director of the Digital Economy Research Center International investment and trade University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Commenting on the digital economy, he said that the digital economy will lead to a lot of creative destruction. There will be new ideas. Come in and destroy what already exists. and create new things, new opportunities, which means economic, investment, and business opportunities, adding that The digital economy is going to be an important trend in economic development in Thailand and around the world.

Mrs. Umakamon Sunthornsurat, Assistant Director of the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Revealing spending behavior during the Vegetarian Festival, 60.6% said they would not eat vegetarian food because vegetarian food is expensive, and 16.0% said they did not intend to eat vegetarian food as a normal practice, while 39.4% answered that they would eat vegetarian food because they intended to make merit and eat for health. As for vegetarian eating behavior in 2023, 61.4% said they would eat vegetarian food throughout the festival, while 38.6% responded to the questionnaire that they would eat only certain meals

Source: Thai News Agency