Prime minister’s 1st policy statement offers slew of economic stimulus schemes

20250929 Anutin speech

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul delivers the policy statements to the parliament in Bangkok on Sept. 29. © Reuters

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT

September 29, 2025 15:52 JST

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced Monday that the government will offer subsidies for individuals and small and medium-size enterprises to help them repay debt as he seeks to boost the economy ahead of the general elections that likely will take place early next year.