PM Anutin leads Ecomomic team in talks with TBA to address SMEs dept - Boots Thai entrepreneurs towards regiional markets

(SAP News - Punyaphon Rakcharoen)On September 22, 2025, , Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior led an economic team that included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Minister of Finance, Woraphak Thanyawong, Minister of Commerce, Suphajee Suthumpun, and Minister of Energy, Atthakorn Rerkpiboon, for a meeting with the head of the Thai Bankers Association (TBA), Mr. Payong Srivanich.

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The discussion focused on "Overcoming the Crisis, Transforming the Thai Economy with New Dynamics" the country's economic issues, and developing guidelines and suggestions to support urgent economic initiatives.

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Mr. Anutin stated that he and his economic team met with the Thai Bankers Association and were warmly welcomed. They talked about state debt, small and SMEs debt and household debt, hoping to work together to reduce debt and restore trade equality faster. By enhancing market efficiency to boost product production potential, including regional trade competitiveness, in order to reclaim Thailand's status as ASEAN's top trader and compete in a changing global market.

He is confident in the economic team's ability to implement proposals quickly and develop Thailand's potential as a tourist destination, generating national income in various sectors such as tourism, Wellness, agriculture and automotive. Thailand has excellent technology to support large-scale enterprises and expand the country's economic foundation.

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Mr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, addressed about the collaborative approach to quickly and sustainably restructuring the Thai economy, increasing competitiveness to address long-standing household issues, and enabling Thai entrepreneurs to compete in the modern world.

Mr. Payong Srivanich, the head of the Thai Bankers' Association, stated that the Thai Bankers' Association acts as a lubricant, helping Thai machinery and entrepreneurs in preparing for new businesses, aligning with the "Quick Big Win" concept, which aims to stabilize the Thai economy and build confidence in foreign investors to invest in Thailand, a challenge that must be addressed.

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However, Mr. Anutin mentioned On the policy statement, the proposed actions will be implemented immediately, including an increased infusion of funds into the system and a risk assessment of banks to develop business continuity plans. The policy framework has already been defined. During the discussion with the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Bankers Association, small structural changes were made to meet the needs of all sectors.

He highlighted that Thailand can't stay in the same position and must continually compete.   While Thai entrepreneurs continue to do business the same way, their competitors have transformed. As such, they must add value and increase manufacturing efficiency while reducing costs.

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Concerning the dissolution of parliament within 4 months, it will be difficult to establish new laws to further this strategy because the current parliament will expire at the end of October.   As such, current laws must be utilized to their greatest potential.   Crimes that negatively impact the economy are illegal, and current laws and agencies can be used to prevent crime and address these concerns.

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