Anutin Charnvirakul

Thai PM promises broad economic reforms in policy address

[BANGKOK] Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined his government’s policy agenda to parliament on Thursday (Apr 9), focusing on growth, debt relief and measures to reduce business costs.

The policy statement is slated to be read out by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul before parliament on Apr 9-10.

Thailand plans reforms to boost growth and cut business costs, PM draft statement says

Foreign tourist arrivals dropped 2.3 per cent year-on-year to 9.17 million from Jan 1 to March 29

Anutin received 251 votes needed to win reelection.

Thailand’s Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

He is the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades

Barcodes and QR codes could have undermined the secrecy of the ballots used in the February election, which was won by PM Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party.

Thai court accepts petition challenging legality of election ballots

It is giving the Election Commission 15 days to provide clarification

Investors – both domestic and foreign – have long complained that outdated rules and slow-moving legislation are holding back investment in sectors that Thailand hopes will drive future growth.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Thailand’s energy shock may force long-delayed reforms 

A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh on country’s growth by driving up costs in an economy heavily reliant on imported gas

With its clear win, the conservative Bhumjaithai party led by Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) is well-placed to form a government with a comfortable majority. 
POLITICS THAT MATTER

Moving Thailand forward: Between stability and reform

After 3 prime ministers and past incidents of street protests and violence, the economy – stuck at a 1-2% growth rate – seems to be on the rebound

The baht has beaten its regional peers in the three days since the election, after already being bolstered by gold’s surge this year.

Thai markets surge as Anutin’s historic win sparks reform bets

The win boosts prospects for political stability after the country has had three prime ministers in as many years

Results have yet to be officially certified by Thailand's election commission – a process that must be completed within 60 days of the general election.

Thailand’s election commission faces pressure over vote transparency

Members of the public are flagging irregularities in the vote count on social media

Supporters of the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 election in Bangkok. Preliminary results show the party secured some 192 out of 500 seats, with around 95% of the votes counted. 

‘Better outcome than we had expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s election win has analysts upbeat

The Bhumjaithai Party’s victory could improve political stability, boosting foreign inflows and the country’s economy