PM announces policies as opposition criticises progress

Criticism describes the administration of Srettha as a time of misuse

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announces government policies at parliament on Thursday morning. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
At the beginning of the day, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra makes an announcement about state laws in parliament. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the newly appointed prime minister, made her policy speech in parliament on Thursday night, focusing on measures to improve the state’s economic situation and boost the state’s money.

During her 58-minute-long plan statement, Ms Paetongtarn, who is the president of the decision Pheu Thai Party, outlined plans for complete debt restructuring, especially concerning home and car loans, alongside support for casual debtors. These measures do not sacrifice the country’s fiscal stability, she said.

Through the revision of electricity price structures and the development of new energy sources, the prime minister said her management will also offer measures to lower energy prices and public utility fees.

She stated that the government will continue with the digital pocket handout policy and start distributing assistance to vulnerable groups.

” We may provide equal opportunities for all Thais to eat and live with dignity,” said Ms. Paetongtarn, the youngest child of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Following her speech, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, head of the opposition-core Women’s Power Party, criticised the Pheu Thai authorities for failing to utilize important guidelines since taking office after the general election on May 14, 2023.

He cited the previous state under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a time of spend for the people.

Mr. Natthaphong claimed that the digital wallet program had been delayed repeatedly and that the consumers ‘ requirements varied.

He claimed that the government had not yet started discussions with suppliers regarding energy cost structures.

After the Constitutional Court dismissed Mr. Srettha on August 14 for an honest infraction related to his determination to appoint former convict Pichit Chuenban as a secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Paetongtarn, 38, assumed the position of prime minister.

She now has about three years remaining in company, following Mr Srettha’s exit after eleven months and 21 days.