“Mascot Srisuwan” demonstrates economic knowledge In distrust For example, Thai bananas. Why is it more expensive than America?
On February 19, 2021, the reporter reported that At the parliament building At the meeting of the House of Representatives To consider the distrust of individual ministers on the 4th day by Mr. Minkwan Saengsuwan, Member of the House of Representatives, New Economy Party Discussed “Economic failure – the mouth of the people” During the government period under the administration of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister
Holy basil climb up the price list.
Mr Minkwan has compared the minimum wage to the prices of Thai basil rice since 2014, the year General Prayut. Has run a coup until 2020, with information from the Ministry of Labor and the Federation of Thai Industries 2014 stating that
“I asked a little bit. Basil rice or fried egg basil rice. Are there any proportions from overseas? Planting rice is in Thailand. Holy basil leaves are grown in Thailand, pork is good, meat is good, chicken is good, chili is good, everything is all in Thailand. And why did you let it soar 113.33%, but your wages increased by 12% “
Mr Mascwan said what the government forgot was to control the cost of living for the whole country of Thailand, stating that the government could not raise the minimum wage. Because due to being in Vietnam And Cambodia supported
Today, business flows from Thailand to Vietnam. As a result, the Vietnamese economy has grown. Despite the COVID crisis But Thailand left some capital groups Took over the cost of living
In addition, Mr. Mascwan also mentioned in the event that people who had suffered a request to ask about the reasons for failing to raise wages. “It cannot go up. Because if we get up immediately All business will flow out of the country. As it is flowing right now Today, how many more will you not take? BOI can’t take it because our wages are more expensive than others. But the main thing is You are not worth the cost of living. “
Expensive bananas
Another product that is often seen and readily available in Thailand is “Banana” Mr. Mascot has brought up to reflect. By comparing labor and banana prices in Thailand and the United States. From the research of the Faculty of Economics Kasetsart University In December 2020, stated that
The number one country in the world, like America, earns a wage of 1,740 baht per day, costs 6 baht per banana, but Thailand earns 336 baht, but 7.25 baht per banana.
Mr Mascot argues that the price of bananas in Thailand is so expensive. “Why do we have to eat expensive bananas? I answer. Trade dominance Monopoly is the most dangerous thing. “
While Mr. Mascwan was in the debate over the matter, there were no MPs from the coalition government. Raised his hand to oppose the discussion in any way
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