Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday presented his government’s policy program to parliament, highlighting urgent steps aimed at lifting Thailand’s struggling economy, the second largest in Southeast Asia.
Anutin’s policies include measures to reduce living costs, tackle household debt and stimulate domestic tourism, with Thailand now struggling with U.S. tariffs , high household debt, weak consumption and a soaring baht.
“With limited time and a budget not prepared by this government, as well as being a minority administration, the government must urgently address the challenges currently facing the nation,” he told parliament.
Among the economic measures, the government will assist with individuals with debt not exceeding 100,000 baht ($3,103) and provide liquidity of up t