Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, once a successful real estate magnate, recently made a remarkable gesture by donating his monthly salary to charity. With this gesture and his recent statements about the wealth gap in Thailand, he calls on the wealthy for more empathy and action. The question now is: how can strategic changes make a lasting impact on those less fortunate?
Cabinet takes measures against high living costs and introduces visa exemption for Chinese
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is taking action to relieve the pressure on the wallets of Thai citizens. With a new supervisory body for the 10.000 baht digital wallet initiative, plans for bi-weekly salary payments to civil servants and a brave visa waiver for Chinese and Kazakhstani citizens, the government is committed to economic stimulus and financial relief for the people.
An influential political network has put pressure on the Thai Prime Minister with a bold demand: Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister who is currently hospitalized for health reasons, must be returned to prison immediately. This action raises questions about Thaksin's true health and the legitimacy of his hospital stay, which has now lasted 23 days.
Uproar in Thai parliament: Srettha labeled as “fluke prime minister”!
In a tense debate in the Thai parliament, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has come under fire, being described as a “fluke”. As the government's policy statement was under discussion, Siriroj Thanikkul, an MP from the Move Forward party, raised pointed questions about Srettha's legitimacy and the promises of his Pheu Thai party. These accusations have heated political feelings considerably.
The Prime Minister recently announced new policy measures that not only aim to increase the country's prosperity, but also strive for a sustainable future. These measures, ranging from debt relief for farmers to innovations in tourism policy, emphasize equal opportunities and inclusion for all citizens. The government is also strongly committed to transparency and digitalization.
Ahead of the new policy statement, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has taken an active role by visiting key provinces in the Isan region. With a focus on both strengthening the economic base and tackling the growing drug problem, Srettha is demonstrating its determination to tackle these pressing issues and surpass the policies of previous governments
Prime Minister Srettha chooses bulletproof Mercedes-Benz
Before Prime Minister Srettha took his oath of office, he appeared in a brand new Lexus LM 350h. This led to rumors about his choice of an official vehicle and possible distance from his predecessor. However, Srettha surprised many by choosing a bulletproof Mercedes-Benz, with comfort proving to be a determining factor for its impressive length
Federation of Thai Industries supports Prime Minister Srettha's plan to reduce energy and diesel prices
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has welcomed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's recent pledges to reduce energy and diesel prices. FTI chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul hopes for quick measures to ease the financial pressure on companies and citizens, but also warns about the impact of a possible increase in the minimum wage.
Srettha Thavisin, of the Pheu Thai Party, who has been appointed as Thailand's 30th prime minister, expressed his thanks after the parliament's approval on Tuesday.