Adult officials are paving the way for a more inclusive coming in Thailand, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai.
In a presentation statement at the Bangkok Post’s Women Vision conference on Thursday to mark International Women’s Day, Ms Jiraporn highlighted the growing role of women in Thai culture.
She noted how usually, young girls often dream of becoming politicians, rather aspiring for professions as nurses, doctors, or teachers. Likewise, when young kids are asked the same question, desires of a political career seem far more widespread, reflecting the deep-rooted political belief that politics is a man’s website. People believe that “politics is for people, while people in leadership roles were few and much between”, she said.
However, a major change is now afoot, with people in Thailand gaining increasing identification and playing a larger role in politics, she said. Importantly, the number of female members of parliament has grown from less than 5 % in the past to nearly 20 % now, signalling a change towards a more gender-inclusive form of governance.
” A key example of this shift is former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the first woman to hold the place, who broke barriers and reshaped Thailand’s social landscape”, she said. ” Beyond being the first female prime minister, she also became the second woman to serve as Minister of Defence”.
” Ms Yingluck’s efforts to establish the Women’s Role Development Fund showcased her devotion to female equality”, she added. ” She serves as a vital source of inspiration for people across the state”.
However, despite these achievements, the number of people in Thai politicians remains below the world average of 26 %. This indicates that women still face challenges posed by political principles, standard political systems and a lack of help for children’s full participation in politics.
Ms Jiraporn next emphasised the variety of Thai girls. Thai people are not a uniform party, they include individuals from various cultural, religious and female names, as well as those living with disability.
” This variety may be reflected in policies that ensure no group of women is left behind in the government’s growth”, she said.
While some countries have adopted gender restrictions in parliament to raise the representation of women, Ms Jiraporn expressed confidence that Thai women have the potential to climb through significance rather than limits. The major, she believes, lies in creating possibilities and breaking barriers that prevent equal political involvement.
However, Ms Jiraporn stressed the importance of creating a healthy social area that is free from love conversation, personal assaults and gender discrimination.
She called on the public, the media and politicians to work together to address violence and discrimination against women politicians.
She believed that by addressing these issues, Thai women would be able to participate confidently in politics and play a significant role in driving the nation forward. Looking ahead to the next decade, the minister hopes that Thai women will occupy key roles in politics— not because of quotas but due to their true abilities.
” The goal is to create an environment where women are empowered to dream big, believe in their potential and take an active role in the development of society”, she said.