Srisuwan” urges the ECT to examine “Srettha-Pheu Thai”, promising to give digital money 10,000 baht, but does not say that the recipient has to pay taxes. Do you like it?
Mr. Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution Submit a petition to the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) and the political party registrar. to request an examination and diagnosis In the case of Mr. Srettha and the Pheu Thai Party handing out digital wallet money to 54 million Thai people aged 16 years and over, amounting to 10,000 baht each, to incentivize voters to vote for the Pheu Thai Party and the people. apply Member of the Pheu Thai Party without telling the whole truth Is it an action that violates many laws?
Because of the campaign to give away such digital money, which is the use of extreme populism. It may cause serious impact or damage to the broader public interest both positively and negatively. And there is a lot of criticism that it will greatly affect the financial discipline of the state. which may conflict Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act 2018 and Budget Procedure Act 2018 or not?
“The distribution of 10,000 baht digital wallet money must be carried out in accordance with The Royal Decree on Digital Asset Business 2018, in conjunction with the Royal Decree amending the Revenue Code (No. 19) 2018, strictly requires 15% withholding tax, which only 8,500 baht will be left to the public. At the end of the tax year, income must be reported to the Revenue Department. Including merchants accepting digital money Not telling the whole truth is a deception and a misunderstanding according to Section 73(5) of the 2018 Election Act or not?” said Mr. Srisuwan.
But most importantly, such cases may randomly cause a conflict of interest. Because Mr. Srettha Formerly a founder or executive of a digital asset business or digital tokens For investment before transferring all shares to daughter and resigning from all executives in Sansiri Public Company Limited to enter politics But how can society trust that Announcing a Digital Wallet Giveaway will not benefit his former digital asset business which even though the shares have been transferred to the daughter But it may still be in violation of Section 44 of the Royal Decree on Digital Asset Business 2018 or not?
In addition, the Pheu Thai Party’s campaign to give away digital money The Election Commission must disclose information to all voters about the description of the Pheu Thai Party. who reported to the Election Commission of Thailand that 1. The amount of money that must be spent And the source of the money to be used in the operation from which source? 2. Worthiness and benefits in implementing the policy 3. Effects and risks in policy implementation Because if unable to clarify, it may be in violation of Section 73 (1) and (5) of the 2018 Election Act, which is the authority of the The Election Commission must continue to strictly enforce the law.
Source: Thai News Agency