Thaksin plans one million homes for low-income Thais
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, announced plans to construct up to one million housing units for low-income Thai nationals. The announcement was made during a rally in Bueng Kan province.
The government recently launched the Home for Thais scheme and Thaksin stated that around 31 million people have shown interest in participating, with hundreds of thousands already registered. He made these remarks during a campaign event in Bueng Kan province, ahead of the February 1 provincial administration organisation elections.
Thaksin highlighted the demand for housing, noting that only about 7,000 units are currently being constructed. To meet this demand, he said the government plans to build at least 100,000 more units this year and another 100,000 next year, with the ultimate goal of constructing one million units.
He shared that he has been contemplating housing projects for low-income residents in Bangkok since his leadership of the Thai Rak Thai Party, the precursor of Pheu Thai. His vision includes constructing housing near the electric rail system, with trips costing no more than 20 baht. He also advocated for the expansion of Bangkok’s rail transport system to connect with other provinces.
Thaksin also addressed the rubber industry, claiming responsibility for overturning a Cabinet decision in 2003 to limit rubber farming. He argued for expansion, envisioning new markets and fairer prices, citing successful rubber-growing areas in Bueng Kan as evidence of his decision.
In addition, Thaksin pledged to intensify efforts against drug-related issues, aiming for prompt rehabilitation of drug addicts and stricter action against drug dealers. He warned that assets acquired through illegal drug activities, such as houses and cars, would be seized, and offenders would face imprisonment.
He concluded by mentioning future initiatives, including the next phase of the digital money handout scheme for individuals under 60, reported Bangkok Post.
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