Your Say
The government held nationwide events this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the administration and to promote its populist schemes such as the first-car scheme, first-house scheme, farmers' credit and loans provided by state-run banks. The Nation
Chinnakorn Faeghom, rice-curry seller from Bangkok’s Min Buri
The food sold at the event is cheaper than in the market. I bought duck eggs, vegetable oil and sugar. The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives provided me with transportation here. I will come again [today] so I can buy ingredients for my food products.
Wichein Wongsrita from Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng
I like the first-car scheme through which the government offers tax deductions. The government is very good. It creates opportunities for people with low or middle incomes. I came here to see the prices of pick-up trucks. I would like to have one, as they are versatile. Anyway, I have not decided yet, as it is still expensive.
Pikul Narong, a housewife who attended with her 6-year-old daughter
I like the first-house scheme. My husband has a car-body repair business. Nowadays he has to rent the land for the garage. We don’t have our own house. If we had a house on our own land, we could ensure our family’s stability. I have picked up some documents here, but I have to discuss our plans with my husband.
Winyu Kerdsoongnoen
I am impressed with the agricultural credit and loans policy, as a I am a farmer. But I like all the schemes. I am interested in the first-house scheme. I think the government’s achievements in the first year should give a good start to people with low incomes. I want to see more of the good schemes.
Sanan Rimwanich, retired Agriculture Ministry official
Since I retired, I’ve rarely seen such good policies as these. I am very happy today. I’d like to promote the government’s policies to other people. I agree with the first-car scheme. It is very good for government officials who have low incomes. They can drive to work. However, I am worried that this scheme will cause too many cars to be on the road – there could be more accidents too. I’d like the government to tell police to beef up measures to prevent this.
