Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks during the parliamentary debate on the government’s policy statement on Thursday, criticising its lack of clarity and people‑centred direction. Now, it had also failed to appear in the policy statement to parliament, even though the prime minister had continued to promote the trillion-baht venture elsewhere. “This is a project that has long raised serious questions about its economic viability,” Mr Abhisit said. Four reasons for doubtMr Abhisit outlined four reasons why the policy statement failed to inspire confidence. Rule of law under scrutinyMr Abhisit said he remained unconvinced that governance under the rule of law and equal enforcement would materialise, despite assurances in the opening pages of the policy statement.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 13:03 UTC