Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has summarised the performance of her administration during its first 90 days in office, while announcing major policies to be emphasised next year, under the campaign “2025 Empowering Thais: A Real Possibility.”
Speaking at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) on December 12, the PM delivered briefings on the Government’s 11 policies, including those on infrastructure and social welfare.
Notably, the Government has set a target to develop Thailand as a regional AI hub, supported by foreign investments for data centres and other technological and future-oriented infrastructure.
There will be a project to develop the potential of “SML” – “small, medium, and large - communities," the revival of the “One District, One Scholarship” programme, the digital wallet scheme, the tackling of household debt, and the “Homes for Thais” programme providing high-quality, affordable condominium units for citizens.
In addition, the Government will also cap the fare of all electric train lines in Bangkok and its perimeter at 20 THB (0.59 USD)./.
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