Bangkok: The Prime Minister convened a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to assess the progress of the nation’s economic stimulus measures and strategize for long-term economic stability.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, communicated through social media that prior to the Economic Stimulus Subcommittee meeting today, she had invited the Ministry of Finance team. The team, led by Mr. Pichai Chunhavijorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat and Mr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Ministers of Finance, and Mr. Laworn Sangsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, gathered to review the fiscal policies aimed at boosting government spending, investment, private consumption, and exports.
In addition to discussing significant economic stimulus measures like the 10,000-baht Phase 3 project, the meeting also explored tourism as a key economic driver. Insights from the ITB Berlin conference, attended by the Ministry of Tourism, emphasized the need to promote tourism in collaboration with various ministries. This includes enhancing Thai agricultural exports to Europe and leveraging the design industry, particularly Thai craftsmanship. The focus was also placed on stimulating economic growth at the community level through tourism.
The government’s economic policies necessitate collaboration across multiple sectors, involving both governmental and private entities. Integrated efforts from various ministries are essential to drive and sustain the Thai economy, both in the immediate and long-term future.
