Thailand’s Srettha pledges urgent action to tackle ‘sick economy’
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s Srettha pledges urgent action to tackle ‘sick economy’

Al Jazeera  

New prime minister promises to hand out cash, reduce energy prices and boost tourism to stimulate sluggish economy. Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged quick action to relieve the country’s post-pandemic economic problems, including handing out cash to stimulate spending and tackling rising energy costs. The prime minister described Thailand’s economy – which has slumped after the COVID-19 pandemic all but crippled its lucrative tourism industry – as “a sick person”. The prime minister said the government would He also addressed campaign pledges to reform the military, a powerful political player that has staged two coups since 2006, by promising “co-development” with the army to end mandatory conscription, reduce an excessive number of generals and ensure transparency in procurement procedures by the Ministry of Defence. Pheu Thai initially worked with Move Forward to form a government, but the bid failed after Thai senators opposed the coalition because of the progressive party’s calls for minor reforms of the monarchy.

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Thailand Prime Minister Srettha removed from office by court order over ethics violation
4 months, 1 week ago

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha removed from office by court order over ethics violation

The Hindu  

A court in Thailand on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation, further shaking up Thai politics after the court-ordered dissolution of the main Opposition party a week ago. Mr. Srettha had appointed Pichit Chuenban as a Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office in a Cabinet reshuffle in April. The petition against Mr. Srettha was …

Thai prime minister unveils details of a $13.7 billion digital money handout plan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thai prime minister unveils details of a $13.7 billion digital money handout plan

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday revealed details of his government’s plan to stimulate the economy by giving digital cash handouts of 10,000 baht to an estimated 50 million Thais for spending at their local businesses. The plan, which was a major campaign promise by Srettha’s Pheu Thai party ahead of last year’s general election, had been …

Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN

Hindustan Times  

Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ramps up initiatives to attract more long-haul and high-spending travellers. Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN Srettha — who’s pledged to elevate Thailand’s status as a tourism hotspot …

Thailand’s New PM Treads a Populist Path Through Controversy and Tragedy
1 year, 1 month ago

Thailand’s New PM Treads a Populist Path Through Controversy and Tragedy

The Diplomat  

Srettha Thavisin’s appointment as Thailand’s prime minister in August, after a three-month post-election deadlock, brought forth a wave of controversy and intrigue. However, Srettha’s initial approach to governance has been centered around the concept of economic populism, reminiscent of the style associated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with whom Pheu Thai is closely associated. Srettha’s emphasis on populism as …

Thailand's new Prime Minister tells Parliament his government will urgently tackle economic woes
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand's new Prime Minister tells Parliament his government will urgently tackle economic woes

The Hindu  

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to act quickly to relieve the country's economic problems in his inaugural speech to Parliament on September 11, following four months of political uncertainty while parliamentarians were unable to agree on a government. Long-term goals cited by Mr. Srettha include boosting international trade, supporting start-up businesses, investing more in transport infrastructure, improving agricultural …

Thailand’s king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s king has formally endorsed members of a new Cabinet, paving the way for a government headed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to take office more than three months after the general election. Srettha, representing the Pheu Thai party, was named prime minister by Parliament on Aug. 22. The Pheu Thai Party, which placed second in the election, …

Srettha Thavisin | With the Generals’ blessings
1 year, 3 months ago

Srettha Thavisin | With the Generals’ blessings

The Hindu  

The newly selected Prime Minister of Thailand, former real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin, is starting his political journey on shaky ground. Initially, Mr. Srettha had ruled out joining hands with Mr. Prayut’s United Thai Nation Party and his deputy General Prawit Wongsuwan’s Palang Pracharat Party. However, after the military-majority senate blocked two attempts by MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat to form …

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn’t hide his political views
1 year, 4 months ago

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn’t hide his political views

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor. The 61-year-old political newcomer, who exudes the confidence of a seasoned business tycoon, will lead the Pheu Thai party’s push to stimulate the economy and bridge one of the world’s worst inequality …

Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th Prime Minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Srettha Thavisin from the populist Pheu Thai party secured enough votes in Parliament to become Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister on August 22, hours after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned from years of self-imposed exile and began an eight-year prison sentence. A Pheu Thai government led by Thaksin's sister Yingluck Shinawatra was ousted in 2014 by then-army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, …

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

Al Jazeera  

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister with the backing of Pheu Thai-led grouping that includes pro-military parties. Thailand’s parliament is set to choose a new prime minister after three months of political deadlock, with a real-estate tycoon backed by a grouping that includes several pro-military parties contesting the vote. Pheu Thai came second in Thailand’s May 14 …

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited
1 year, 7 months ago

Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited

Hindustan Times  

Thailand hasn’t been spared the political uncertainty that usually comes with elections, yet foreign tourists returning by the millions this year are counted on to help shield Southeast Asia’s second—largest economy. Tourism in Thailand to lessen economic pain as new government awaited The influx of visitors — totaling 6.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared with 498,000 a …

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