Industry Minister Pimpatra Wichaikul
Despite being a first-time minister, Pimpatra Wichaikul appears to be well-equipped to deal with the challenges and knows what policies need to be implemented in the first three months to push industry as the main engine for economic growth.
She has already had discussions with senior industry ministry officials about the policies, which must be implemented as a priority, to improve the efficiency of SMEs, increase the competitiveness of Thai industries, stimulate the grass root economy and provide one-stop services to facilitate business operators.
New or future industries, such as robotics, the bio circular economy, electric vehicles, the smart electronics sector, zero carbon and defence industries, among others, are also to play an important role in driving the economy.
She also attaches importance to enabling people in local communities to enjoy job security and stable incomes, in order to reduce household debt and to overcome the middle income trap for sustainable prosperity.