Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday brought his economic ministers to meet the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which asked him in return to focus on confidence, liquidity and economic stimulus.
Mr Anutin was accompanied by Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Auttapol Rerkpiboon, Suphajee Suthumpan and Vorapak Tanyawong, who are expected to be finance minister, energy minister, commerce minister and deputy finance minister respectively.
Mr Anutin said his economic team members were familiar with the needs of the private sector and that his government would work for a quick economic recovery.
“Government policies will be practical and can be implemented right away. I don’t mind who initiates policies. I prioritise the public interest and win-win for all parties,” he said.
Welcoming the prime minister’s delegation, chamber chairman Poj Aramwattananont said the economic ministers-designate were knowledgeable and capable and were well recognised by the business community.
The new Anutin cabinet is awaiting royal endorsement, expected in the next few days. The government aims to deliver its policy statement in the House before the end of this month.
Once that happens, a four-month countdown to House dissolution and elections begins, under the terms of an agreement made with the People’s Party for its support of the Bhumjaithai-led minority government.
During the meeting on Thursday, the chamber proposed that the new government:
