The Prime Minister rejects the idea of ??amending the Act to reduce the power of BoT governors.

Roi Et, The Prime Minister insists in a strong voice that he never thought of dismissing the BoT governor. No matter what, he is still here. Get different opinions on interest rate cuts Look at it as normal. No comments. #saveBank Governor Emphasize that there has never been a solution. Bank of Thailand Act Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, gave an interview to the media. During the visit to Phon Thong Hospital Roi Et Provincial Public Health Office to the conflict between the governments with the different ways of working of the Governor of the Bank of Thailand Is it an obstacle to making a digital wallet? It's a problem of working in different ways. He never said that it was an obstacle. If in doubt His duty is to explain. This is not a problem. As for the matter that says we have a problem with the Bank of Thailand, He saw it differently. It has been clearly explained. When asked if they differed on legal matters that might be obstacles Do you have an idea to amend the law that is an obstacle? The Pr ime Minister said that he did not have an idea here. It is the duty of the Ministry of Finance to take care of it. He never said that. The part that has news flowing to the point that The government is trying to solve Bank of Thailand Act To reduce the excessive power of the BoT Governor or not, the Prime Minister said that whether it is the BoT, the government, the Council, we come together. Come take care of the people. This is the most important matter. As for amending the law Must be a matter sent from the Ministry of Finance. To this day we have not seen this matter. When asked whether the BoT Governor's protests against the digital wallet project would be a hindrance or not, the Prime Minister said no, he was confident and had read the information. As for whether there must be further discussion or not, the Prime Minister stated that if he has questions, It is our duty to answer. Everything, the project is now starting to move forward. And when will the matter be sent to the Council of State? will gi ve Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance is the explainer Reporters repeatedly asked about the concept of Bank of Thailand Act, the Prime Minister reiterated that he never spoke about this matter. But in the future, he does not know that Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Will there be a look here? When asked about the news and pictures that came out Will it cause people to be confused about the digital wallet that the government has confirmed will be received in the 4th quarter? Is there still an opportunity to personally talk with the BoT Governor? The Prime Minister stated that yesterday he spoke clearly. Gone And regarding digital money and wallets, I just heard that there was a problem. He said there was no problem at all. There has already been a press conference. They themselves tried to say there was a problem. Which is no problem at all. We've already talked about money. Today, every party has different responsibilities. Where do we have to check w ith the decree? We have to work together. When asked, the picture of the current conflict is quite clear. But the Prime Minister and the BoT Governor do not know if there is a real conflict or not. Mr. Settha said that he would rather not look at the picture. Look at the content of the work. As clearly stated about interest He never denied that high interest rates should be reduced. The Governor of the BoT also said that interest rates are not high and should not be reduced. It was clear that he went to find other ways to alleviate the suffering of the people. I invited representatives of 4 banks to talk, but I never had any issues with them. And it is already evident that The bank reduced the interest rate, he thanked him, and he moved on. Relief the suffering of the people He did not have any complaints against the Governor of the BoT. There is a proposal to amend the law. Bank of Thailand Act Even though the Prime Minister said he never said it. But there is news coming out. It will be even more of a pic ture that the Pheu Thai Party is pressuring. To which the reporter had not yet finished asking, the Prime Minister hurriedly interjected to answer, You must go and ask the source of the news. The reporter repeatedly asked: But the picture that came out It seems that the government or Pheu Thai Party Pressuring the Governor of the BoT to resign. The Prime Minister said that he never said that the Governor should resign regarding the dismissal of the Governor. With all due respect, if the governor is listening, 'I have never pressured. I've never spoken. I might have a talk Mainly talking about the content of the work. That the interest rate is high, actually I'm just saying this. Throughout the period that I came to lead the government I've always said this. That's all I'm saying.' When asked about Ongkhapayap giving an interview on the air. Politicians come and go. while the governor The BoT must maintain a strong position. The Prime Minister stated that he would not go to a conference about who said what. Whether it is an independent organization, the BoT, the Council, we come to work for the people. My heart is connected to my fellow citizens. Come work for the people and the law. When asked how to reduce the temperature here, the Prime Minister said that the temperature would be reduced. Only when the problems of the people are solved. As for the governor, he must be called. The BoT came to meet face to face. To reduce the problem of whether or not each person spoke differently, the Prime Minister said that each person did not say anything at all. He is tied only to the people. The Governor of the BoT said it himself. If there's anything, communicate. It's according to the criteria. and follow up through the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), he has already given orders As for the first part, there is a picture of the Prime Minister talking with the Governor of the BoT. The Prime Minister said that the Governor I told myself I didn't want to communicate directly. through the Ministry of Finance He did as he told him. He did not invite the media. Then blame the governor As for the media asking: Is the interest high? He said that the interest rate was just high. He is not a party to the matter with the Governor. His counterpart is the poverty of the people. Because poverty is caused by high interest rates. He just said this. If you change your mind No matter what, I can't change it. But he believes that the political side, ministers, independent organization sides, and the BoT itself believe that they have good wishes for the people. But we see different kinds of problems. Each person has different duties. When asked about monetary and fiscal policy It doesn't seem to go the same way. Will it be difficult to manage or not? The Prime Minister admits that there are difficulties. As for what to do with the Bank of Thailand and the government? Let's meet. The Prime Minister said there are many elements. Public debt as a percentage of GDP We can stimulate the economy. If GDP grows, we can borrow more. The percentage of pu blic debt has not increased. We have a clear framework, if it is not more than 10% of GDP, it is a mutual agreement. There is no conflict. He has a duty to use fiscal policy to take care of the people by stimulating the economy. As for whether he would make a loud noise to the BoT Governor or not, the Prime Minister said no, there was nothing to say. He communicates clearly. Things we disagree with are disagreements. Let alone the Governor of the BoT, the people in our own party are all adults and we agree with various policies. and do not agree Let's talk. Don't let there be a discourse about releasing it. It isn't. It isn't even in your thoughts. We live together as adults. Have good intentions towards the people Therefore, having different opinions is normal. But when we turn to talk, we can communicate. I believe that everyone comes to work for the people. It's better not to take it personally. Conflict is something we don't want to happen. But when there is a different view We try to manage differences of opinion here. On the basis that we must solve people's problems. The Prime Minister also stated that he had no comments. There is a hashtag on social media: Save the Governor of the BoT. There is no feeling that he must be saved. Because you came to the right place. and do your duty Many things you do I agree. And I believe that Many things that I do have things that you agree with. and do not agree But we are adults together. At least he thought his side was doing it for the people. I had no intention of causing any conflict. I don't think you want to be saved. Anyway, you are here. No one is going to pressure you. The new minister did not speak. Only he translated some matters on which we had disagreements. Trying to raise the level of conflict to a higher level. He confirms here that whether in public or private He only talked about interest. I'm not talking about regulating the Bank of Thailand. Good things that are correct don't have to be praised. He did it. Source: Thai News Agency