‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’ spending reaches 1.9 bn baht on the first day
The Let’s Go Halves Plus scheme saw 1.9 billion baht in spending on its first day, with major participation from various types of shops across Thailand.
The first day of the implementation of the Let’s Go Halves Plus economic stimulus scheme on Wednesday saw spending of up to 1.9 billion baht, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat announced on Thursday.
He said the first day of the scheme saw spending classified by types of shops and services as follows:
- Blue-flag shops selling low-cost goods: 709 million baht
- Food and drink shops: 697 million baht
- General shops: 474 million baht
- Service shops: 10 million baht
- OTOP shops: 8 million baht
- Public transport: 3 million baht
He also mentioned that the top ten provinces with the highest spending under the scheme on the first day were:
- Bangkok
- Chonburi
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Samut Prakan
- Pathum Thani
- Nonthaburi
- Songkhla
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Chiang Mai
- Khon Kaen
The spokesman said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul encourages more shops to join the scheme without fearing future tax scrutiny from the Revenue Department.
“Information of shops and operators who join the Let’s Go Halves Plus scheme will not be sent to the Revenue Department,” Siripong said. “Don’t be worried and don’t believe the fake news.”
He added that shops can still apply to join the programme until December 19. The shops need not worry about the identification process, as Anutin has instructed the Interior Ministry to deploy officials to visit shops and assist with registration.
Siripong concluded that the prime minister would like to have as many shops as possible in the scheme to provide wider choices for consumers.
