PUBLISHED: 2 Feb 2025 at 18: 26
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recapped her job and accomplishments over the course of the country in her first regular TV address on Sunday.
The programme, Okat Thai Kap Nayok Paetongtarn (” Opportunities for Thailand with Prime Minister Paetongtarn” ) will be aired on the first Sunday of every month on the government-controlled NBT HD2 channel.
She claimed that the TV handle was intended for her to discuss how government policies are being put into place and how progress is being made.
The 30-baht common care plan has been upgraded since Jan 1, for instance, so patients are now able to visit any location in Thailand, according to the PM.
She then went on to talk about the government’s One District, One Award initiative, which the government intends to expand to include money for summer tents for one student per city.
” All children, not just the cream of the crop, may be given this learning option, too. I believe the coverage will pay off in the coming,’ ‘ she said.
The PM also made reference to the Ban Pheu Khon Thai (” Homes for Thais” ) project, which she claimed had had had a positive response from prospective homebuyers since its debut on January 17.
The initiative offers cheap housing, good transportation links, and no downpayment. The houses will be built on state-owned area. Contracts are capped at 99 times, and monthly mortgage payments will begin at around 4, 000 baht.
The marriage equality law that became effective on January 23 was also touched on in the prime minister’s handle. She credited the events who had worked to pass a legislation that had been in development for almost 20 years.
She said she wanted to promote Thailand’s numerous opportunities for investment during her latest trip to Davos to take part in the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
The Thailand Reception, which the government hosted at the meeting, was moreover a great victory, she said.
Addressing the PM2.5 waste problem, the PM admitted that despite planning also forward, and adopting a wide range of methods, air excellent was still poor.
Recent government decisions to make free energy road and public bus services were a catalyst for public transportation promotion. Road apply fell by 500, 000 cars and pollution even fell during the time, she said.
She claimed that she was using her personal connections with other Asian leaders to combat transnational air waste.
She said she cares much more about whether the general public is satisfied with the president’s work than she does with those who criticize her dress.