Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for ThailandPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul greets media members before chairing a meeting of his Bhumjaithai Party's MPs-elect on Thursday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia. He was responding to a recent Financial Times article titled "How Thailand became the 'sick man' of Asia", saying such characterisations reflected conditions under previous administrations rather than the current government. On political stability, Mr Anutin said the election outcome sent a positive signal, demonstrating a degree of national cohesion. Asked whether the new cabinet would include technocrats or political outsiders, Mr Anutin said it was premature to discuss the matter.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2026 06:51 UTC