On September 25, the Thai Government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, published its official policy statement, which will be delivered to the National Assembly on September 29, 2025. The statement outlines the principles and key policies that will guide the new cabinet’s administration amid widespread economic, social, political, and geo-strategic uncertainties.
The Anutin-led government pledged to govern under three core principles: upholding the three pillars of Thai nation (Nation, Religion, and Monarchy), adhering to democratic governance, and enforcing the rule of law with good governance for the benefit of the people.
The statement also commits to supporting referendums and constitutional amendments based on public consensus, in line with Constitutional Court rulings, to uphold and advance Thailand’s constitutional monarchy system.
Recognizing challenges such as economic instability, security threats, environmental issues, and a limited timeline (with the new cabinet not having set the current national budget and in a minority in parliament), the policy statement identifies urgent problems requiring immediate attention and sets out a roadmap for both short-term relief and long-term national development. Key policies include:
Economic Measures:
1) Initiatives to boost incomes and reduce living costs (e.g., energy, drinking water, transport), with key programs like the “Half-Half” co-payment scheme and support for small traders, entrepreneurs, and local communities through digital technology and solar energy production.
2) Tackling consumer and SME debt by providing financial relief and improved access to funding, including measures to resolve retail debt and increase liquidity for SMEs.
3) Enhancing opportunities for small savers, including convenient access to government bonds and new savings lottery products.
4) Reviving confidence in tourism through safety improvements, anti-fraud measures, and incentives for both domestic and foreign tourism.
5) Trade and investment policies to counteract global disruptions, including the formation of “Team Thailand” to open new markets and positioning Thailand for OECD membership, as well as supporting affected businesses and farmers amid changing international trade measures.
6) Streamlining investment and regulatory environments to attract foreign investment, particularly in high-tech and future industries such as digital, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and clean energy.
National Security:
1) Peaceful resolution of border disputes, especially with Cambodia, and fostering public participation through referendums.
2) Accelerated action for stability and livelihood improvements in Thailand’s southern border provinces.
Social Policies:
1) Strict crackdown on illegal gambling and rejection of legalizing gambling-related entertainment complexes.
2) Upholding the rule of law and implementing severe disciplinary and criminal measures against state officials involved in crime, particularly drug suppression, gambling, cybercrime, fake news, and political misuse of law enforcement.
3) Zero-tolerance against corruption in cooperation with national anti-corruption bodies.
4) Safeguarding Buddhism and other religions.
Environment and Natural Disasters:
1) Urgent disaster warning systems, disaster relief, and systematic resource management.
2) Promoting a low-carbon society and setting a zero net greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, with emphasis on clean energy, electric vehicles, and measures to ease agricultural pollution and PM2.5.
3) Establishing a regulated carbon credit market and accelerating the enactment of key environmental laws.
Governance and Legal Reform:
1) Advancing digital government, promoting open data, efficient public administration, and true public-private-social sector integration—including virtualization and crisis management.
2) Fast-tracking regulatory reform by abolishing outdated laws, facilitating digital platform businesses, and forming a task force for policy implementation oversight.
