In this economic downturn, with rising costs of living affecting daily wage earners, salaried workers, and the elderly alike, the government is urgently implementing measures to help vulnerable and low-income groups. This includes increasing subsidies and launching the "Half-Price Plus" scheme to stimulate the economy and keep the country moving forward.

The government is also pushing state and private banks to launch low-interest loans to support exporters, SMEs, startups, and online merchants.

This will help businesses survive the crisis amidst soaring costs in transportation and other areas.

At the same time, the Ministry of Finance is considering a tax of 1,000 baht per Thai citizen traveling abroad, hoping to boost domestic tourism.

But how far will this measure go? We'll have to wait and see, as some groups or individuals don't just travel for tourism. They might go for further education or training, bringing their knowledge to develop the country. If this measure is implemented, it will affect some Thais with low incomes, increasing their expenses for traveling abroad.

Therefore, any measure implemented will inevitably benefit one group while another has to pay more, especially in a weak economy...

The country's leaders must be well aware that there are many ways to generate revenue for the nation. They must consider how to minimize the impact on the majority of the population, particularly low-income earners, those struggling to make ends meet, salaried employees with loan repayments, and the elderly without pensions.