他信敦促泰国采用比特币和稳定币，改善经济，减少公共债务，并捍卫 15% 增值税提案

泰国前总理他信·西那瓦最近讨论了重要的经济变革。他敦促泰国适应新趋势

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on the country to embrace Bitcoin and stablecoins in a bid to boost the economy, reduce public debt, and defend a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) proposal.

泰国前总理他信·西那瓦 (Thaksin Shinawatra) 呼吁该国拥抱比特币和稳定币，以提振经济、减少公共债务并捍卫 15% 增值税 (VAT) 提案。

In a seminar held at the resort town of Hua Hin on December 13, Thaksin touched upon a wide range of economic issues. He highlighted the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and suggested that Thailand should consider adopting Bitcoin, particularly in tourist hotspots like Phuket and Hua Hin, to enable visitors who own the digital currency to spend it in the country.

12月13日，他信在度假胜地华欣举行的研讨会上谈到了广泛的经济问题。他强调了加密货币的扩散，并建议泰国应该考虑采用比特币，特别是在普吉岛和华欣等旅游热点地区，以使拥有数字货币的游客能够在该国使用比特币。

Thaksin also discussed the possibility of Thailand issuing stablecoins that are backed by state bonds. According to him, this measure would facilitate the circulation of money without the need for printing additional banknotes to increase the circulating stock. He believes that this initiative could help propel the country's economic growth rate, which is expected to reach 3.5% next year. However, for Thailand to remain competitive within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he emphasized the necessity of achieving a GDP growth rate of 4% by 2026.

他信还讨论了泰国发行由国家债券支持的稳定币的可能性。他表示，这一措施将促进货币流通，而无需印制额外的纸币来增加流通量。他认为，这一举措将有助于推动该国经济增长率，预计明年将达到3.5%。然而，为了让泰国在东南亚国家联盟（ASEAN）中保持竞争力，他强调到2026年必须实现4%的GDP增长率。

In response to current issues impacting the Thai economy, Thaksin pointed out that banks are not lending sufficiently and a substantial amount of money has been "sucked out" of the system, leading to a lack of growth in investment. He asserted that the government should inject money into the economy, but cautioned against relying on borrowing to do so. Instead, he highlighted the importance of reducing public debt, a matter that Mr. Thepthai is focusing on as a priority for the Pheu Thai Party.

针对当前影响泰国经济的问题，他信指出，银行放贷不足，大量资金被系统“吸走”，导致投资增长乏力。他声称政府应该向经济注入资金，但警告不要依靠借贷来实现这一目标。相反，他强调了减少公共债务的重要性，这是 Thepthai 先生作为为泰党优先关注的问题。

Thaksin also stressed the significance of private capital and cited the example of flood control in Bangkok. He suggested that the private sector should play a larger role in such projects, especially considering the government's limited resources. Additionally, he expressed concerns about the monopoly in the electricity sector and called for lower prices to benefit the citizens.

他信还强调了私人资本的重要性，并引用了曼谷防洪的例子。他建议私营部门应在此类项目中发挥更大的作用，特别是考虑到政府的资源有限。此外，他对电力行业的垄断表示担忧，并呼吁降低电价以惠及公民。

Finally, Thaksin addressed the proposed 15% VAT, acknowledging that the suggestion was made prematurely and caused some confusion. However, he defended the tax, stating that it aligns with best practices employed around the world. According to him, if Thailand were to collect the 15% VAT, businesses would be able to reinvest the savings into their operations, ultimately benefiting both the enterprises and the country at large.

最后，他信谈到了 15% 增值税的提议，承认该建议提出得太早，并造成了一些混乱。然而，他为这项税收进行了辩护，称它符合世界各地采用的最佳做法。他表示，如果泰国征收15%的增值税，企业将能够将节省下来的钱再投资到运营中，最终使企业和整个国家受益。