Delegations from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 23 to address key issues related to building confidence in Thailand’s economy and tackling the country’s economic challenges. The discussions focused on creating a framework for cooperation between the public and private sectors to enhance economic stability.
The business associations presented three urgent proposals aimed at boosting domestic and international confidence, improving the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and developing a national strategy for sustainable growth. The proposals also included measures such as debt reduction, managing informal debt, establishing a debt resolution fund, addressing anti-dumping issues, and promoting human resource development and soft power.
The Chamber of Commerce made clear the need to transition to a green economy, noting that the these proposals could help the country achieve GDP growth of 3-5% annually. The Chamber and its nationwide networks expressed their commitment to working closely with the government to implement these economic strategies effectively.
The meeting was also attended by Caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Finance Ministers Julapun Amornvivat and Phaophum Rojanasakul, and Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the Prime Minister.
Source: NNT
