Bangkok: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to present his government's comprehensive policy statement to Parliament on April 9-10. This announcement follows the recent swearing-in of the Prime Minister and 35 cabinet ministers before His Majesty the King on April 6.
According to Thai News Agency, the policy statement, spanning 21 pages, outlines five critical areas aimed at driving Thailand's growth and development. These areas include economic, foreign and security, social, disaster and environmental, and public administration policies, along with legal reform.
The economic policy emphasizes investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), restructuring the economy for digital competitiveness, and enhancing international trade. In agriculture, a shift towards precision and sustainable farming is planned, while the tourism sector aims to focus on high-value creation, establishing Thailand as a leading travel destination in the region.
The foreign policy and security agenda prioritizes border security and peaceful resolutions to cross-border issues, particularly with Cambodia. An expedited study is planned to explore the cancellation of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding concerning overlapping continental shelf claims between Thailand and Cambodia, alongside a review of the Free Visa policy.
Social policy highlights include initiatives for free education, accessible learning, and comprehensive health insurance reforms. The government aims to develop healthcare services, integrating AI in medicine to improve treatment accessibility and quality.
Disaster and environmental policies focus on advanced water management, national disaster insurance, and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan promotes clean energy use and expands greenhouse gas absorption areas to mitigate climate change impacts.
Public administration and legal reform will push for a Super license system to streamline public services and enact an omnibus law to address economic challenges linked to outdated legislation. The government also aims to amend procurement laws and combat structural corruption effectively.