The Prime Minister of Thailand proposed the concept of "reshaping Thailand" and emphasized enhancing economic independence.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin delivered a keynote speech at the 2026 Thailand Standard Economic Forum held in Bangkok on the 4th, proposing the concept of "reshaping Thailand" and emphasizing that Thailand should be based on existing industries and development foundations, adjust the economic structure, enhance industrial competitiveness, and enhance its ability to respond to global economic, technological and geopolitical changes.

Anutin said that "reshaping Thailand" does not mean building from scratch, but adjusting, improving and upgrading existing resources and industries. He believes that enhancing independent capabilities and national resilience is an important direction for Thailand to cope with external uncertainties. Energy, food, defense industry, public administration and other fields need to strengthen their own security capabilities.

In terms of economic development, Anutin proposed cultivating new economic growth drivers, focusing on the development of modern agriculture, food technology, defense industry, semiconductors and data centers and other industries, while promoting the reform of laws and regulations and reducing unnecessary administrative approval procedures. The government has asked the Thailand Investment Promotion Board to promote the "Facilitated Approval" plan, which will assist investors in coordinating approval matters and solving investment obstacles.

In the field of energy, Anutin mentioned the residential solar energy plan promoted by the government, hoping to give households more energy options and increase the supply of clean energy.

In terms of talent training, he said that artificial intelligence may not only replace some jobs, but also create new job opportunities. The government will cooperate with schools, employers and enterprises to promote artificial intelligence skills training and lifelong learning.

Anutin also proposed adjusting the political culture, calling on all parties to conduct political discussions based on facts and reduce mutual attacks and the spread of false information. He said that this does not mean limiting criticism and supervision of the government, but hopes that all parties will put the interests of the country and the people first and promote national development through constructive dialogue.

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