Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, centre, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, left, and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow at the Bhumjaithai Party forum in Buri Ram province on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said they will help drive the nation's growth. The package spanning economic, trade and foreign policy includes initiatives to help low-income households, elderly citizens and small businesses reduce their debt. Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said the government must maintain public confidence by showing it can manage risks stemming from the conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand must adopt a more proactive foreign policy amid growing global instability.

Source: Bangkok Post March 08, 2026 23:10 UTC