Supachai 'not approached' for finance minister roleSupachai: Has a positive outlookSupachai Panitchpakdi, former director-general of the World Trade Organization and former secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, has denied being approached by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to become finance minister. Asked by reporters at Government House whether appointing a new finance minister is a matter of great urgency, Mr Supachai said that it was up to the government to make the decision. The former deputy prime minister said he believed the prime minister will choose the person best suited for the job. Mr Supachai currently serves as an adviser to the committee assigned to prepare for the implementation of the national strategy. When people still have their jobs, this naturally reinvigorates the economy," Mr Supachai said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 10, 2020 23:03 UTC