# Thailand’s New Prime Minister Presents Policies to Parliament

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/politics/162033-thailands-new-prime-minister-presents-policies-to-parliament
- Published: 2024-09-13T12:13:00+07:00
- Author: Bahar Karaman

**Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra proposed a 450 billion baht economic stimulus plan,
stressing urgency to tackle structural issues and projecting public debt to rise
unless growth measures are implemented.**

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presented her government’s policy agenda
to parliament on September 12, which prominently features a plan to distribute 450
billion baht (US$13.4 billion) in handouts to revitalize the country’s economy. 
Her cabinet was recently sworn in after the court’s ruling led to the removal of
her predecessor.

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 * **🏛️ Policy Overview** Thailand’s new Prime Minister recently introduced a series
   of policies aimed at addressing economic recovery, social justice, and environmental
   sustainability. These initiatives outline a proactive approach in response to
   both the pandemic’s impact and ongoing social issues.
 * **📊 Economic Plans** A significant focus of the new government is on economic
   revitalization, including plans to attract foreign investments and support small
   businesses. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for sustainable growth to 
   benefit all Thais.
 * **🤝 Social Reforms** The policies also highlight commitments to social reforms,
   including improving health care systems and education, aiming to reduce inequalities
   and enhance the quality of life for citizens.

Continuing the agenda of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, and the Pheu Thai party,
Paetongtarn’s policies include debt restructuring and legalizing casinos to attract
more investments and tourists. She acknowledged significant challenges, citing structural
economic issues.

Paetongtarn emphasized the urgent need for financial measures to sustain economic
growth, warning that without them, the growth rate might remain below 3% annually.
She highlighted a “digital wallet” initiative to provide 10,000 baht (US$300) to
50 million citizens but offered no specifics about its rollout.