Addressing the Nation’s Economic Health
In a recent policy statement, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin compared the nation to a “sick person” requiring cures such as a 10,000baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices. Thailand’s preexisting economic, social, and political issues have been exacerbated by the Covid19 pandemic, and the country is still struggling to recover. Poverty and inequality hinder the nation from reaching its full potential and have led to a crisis in public confidence.