Official reveals criteria for stimulus

The 157-billion-baht economic stimulus package expected to generate domestic employment, increase production that affects the domestic supply chain, and promote investment, is expected to go before the Economic Stimulus Committee over the next few weeks.

- WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI

According to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, a subcommittee is screening the project proposals submitted by government agencies before forwarding them to the Economic Stimulus Committee, and subsequently to the cabinet for final approval.

He said the screening is to ensure they meet the established criteria approved by the cabinet, with investment in five categories.

For water infrastructure, projects must focus on: flood prevention during the rainy season and water storage for the dry season; distribution of water to communities and various areas to support agriculture nationwide; and development or improvement of water supply systems.