US is infected with COVID-19 Smash new records for nearly 2.8 hundred thousand people per day.
Do not use the word “lock down” to dread the economy.
A new round of COVID-19 outbreaks has forced the government to take tougher drugs, take tougher measures to narrow the spread and quickly reduce the transmission. Both closed and various locations As well as control the travel intensity Which affects the business sector
Mr. Suphan Mongkolsuthee, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), revealed that the situation of the new COVID-19 epidemic, which is worrying is that there may be an increase in unemployment. From businesses that had to close in accordance with state orders Or have been affected in various fields such as restaurants, entertainment businesses Similar to the epidemic period earlier this year While the tourism sector is still in a difficult situation Implies many losing jobs again
He suggested that the government should accelerate the consideration of measures to support the situation, such as increasing the budget for each half of the Phase 2 project, or re-launching the project for half of the Phase 3 by increasing the amount from 3,500 baht to 5,000 baht in a 3-month period or increasing the period Projects scheduled to end on March 31, 2021 in order to keep the economy moving.
In the situation that Thailand faces a new round of coronavirus outbreak That could be more serious Private still offers the government to borrow 1-2 trillion baht from the current government has borrowed 1 trillion baht for peace of mind. Because of the uncertain situation, the private sector has always been worried about this It is better to have enough money on hand to solve problems than not enough money. While the interest at this time is quite cheap. If the borrower does not use the interest incurred, it is not too burdensome. In the meeting of the 3-institutional Joint Private Sector Committee (ERC) on January 6, the economic impact will be re-evaluated.
Dr. Nonarit Phitsonabut, Senior Academician, Thailand Development Research Institute or TDRI, discusses measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Of the government this round That refrain from using lockdown measures in every province nationwide But let the local give an administrative order to take care of their own area But many people think The measures released are similar to lockdowns.
By Dr. Nnarit stated that measures to stop this outbreak Not expected to affect the economy in terms of overall value as the last round. Because there is a level of surveillance And economic activities in provinces with less disease outbreaks Still can do activities But the groups that are concerned for The new outbreak is a group of SME entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses. That during the first COVID round May be the capital, savings that carry business But believe that from the beginning of the year 2022 onwards may see entrepreneurs lose the business and shut down and lay off more employees
The scholar further suggested that the government had to use the budget from the remaining 1 trillion baht loan agreement to inject money into grants to Provincial area Or the government area to close the business Emphasizing that Must be paid directly It is only in business groups or provincial groups that are most affected first. If you need to educate yourself about how to sell products in a form of delivery to restaurants The state must act promptly. To reduce the impact of the shop
On the Thai Retailers Association and the Thai Shopping Center Association There is a conclusion for every shopping center, including the shops in the shopping center and the chain stores. Enhance screening measures and strict safety and hygiene With the closing time at 9:00 p.m. from January 4, 2021 onwards
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