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Move Forward’s Sirikanya would be a good finance minister - Thanathorn

23 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit endorses Sirikanya Tansakul, Move Forward's policy director, as a highly qualified candidate for Thailand's next finance minister.
Thanathorn commends Sirikanya's exceptional resourcefulness, comprehensive grasp of government policies, and meticulous understanding of budget spending, noting her detailed review of every bill.
He highlights her influential role as a 'voice of reason' within the party, consistently providing expert opinions on budget policy and diligently scrutinizing ministry budgets during her tenure on the House budget committee.
Addressing doubts about her ability to generate state revenue, Thanathorn emphasizes Sirikanya's vision for economic growth, which prioritizes fostering an environment conducive to private investment and individual prosperity over state-led development.
Her economic approach focuses on nurturing people's capacities, ensuring fair resource distribution, reducing monopolies, promoting fair competition, and investing in technology to build a robust economy.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).