BANGKOK, Sept 8 (TNA) – Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has announced that his government will immediately tackle four critical areas facing the nation.
Following his formal appointment as the 32nd prime minister on Sunday, Anutin stated that he was not indebted to anyone but the Thai people, whom he intends to serve tirelessly. He added that his cabinet was nearly finalized and would be submitted for royal endorsement soon after a final background check. Anutin himself is expected to hold the powerful dual role of Prime Minister and Interior Minister, while key economic posts, such as the Finance and Foreign Affairs ministries, will be filled by non-political experts.
Anutin’s four-pronged policy approach includes several key initiatives. To address the economy, his government plans to lower the cost of living by reducing expenses for energy and transport, while also providing debt relief for farmers and low-income citizens. For national security, he has pledged to seek a peaceful resolution to the border dispute with Cambodia, though he was resolute in his promise not to relinquish any territory.
His administration will also prioritize swift action on natural disasters by implementing an early warning system and ensuring rapid, fair compensation for victims. Finally, to combat social issues, the government will launch a serious crackdown on drug and human trafficking, as well as online gambling and scams, in collaboration with neighboring countries.
Regarding the political landscape, Anutin has promised his government will operate strictly within the law and will not interfere with the justice system. He also stated that a new charter would be drafted according to legal procedures. Once this process is complete, he promised to dissolve parliament within four months to return power to the people.
Anutin’s ascent was largely due to a pivotal, conditional agreement with the progressive People’s Party, which secured him enough votes to win the premiership. The People’s Party’s support came with two major conditions: the government must dissolve parliament and hold a general election within four months, and it must commit to holding a referendum on drafting a new, more democratic constitution.
This unique arrangement places Anutin in charge of a minority government, as the People’s Party has stated it will not join the coalition and will instead remain in the opposition to act as a check on the new administration. -819 (TNA)
