Bangkok: Thanakorn, Minister of Industry, is ready to work to his full potential, even though he has only four months left. Industry Minister Thanakorn is focusing on solving industrial problems, cracking down on illegal factories, and continuing his previous work.
According to Thai News Agency, reporters reported that after the Royal Gazette published, His Majesty the King graciously announced the appointment of the Cabinet of Anutin 1. Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkhongchana, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Royal Gazette announced his appointment as Minister of Industry, he expressed his deep gratitude for His Majesty's grace and stated that he would devote himself to his work. Prior to his oath of office, he had already made preliminary preparations and discussed with his team.
One policy focus was on addressing immediate challenges for the industrial sector. During his four-month tenure, he anticipated that the industrial sector would be impacted in many ways, including addressing the impact of the trade war and US tariffs on the global economy. Therefore, the Ministry of Industry must urgently implement relief measures for the manufacturing and export sectors, including addressing severely affected SMEs, preventing dumping, and eliminating counterfeiting.
Furthermore, the foundations must be laid for the private sector and industry to adapt to the future, aligning with modern technology and the intense competition. Therefore, innovation must be created to enable the industrial sector to keep pace with the world. This includes strengthening SMEs and Thai entrepreneurs by supporting future technologies and industries, such as digital, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, future food, and the bioeconomy. All of these initiatives have been initially considered.
Continuing policies, such as the BCG initiative, will be continued, along with the policies of the previous Minister of Industry. Existing good practices will be continued and further improved. Specifically, cracking down on illegal factories, industrial waste, and other toxic substances will be expedited. While government officials are already taking action, they will be intensified with greater oversight.