Democrats, Pheu Thai unveil rival visionsListen to this articleElection commission officials gather on the day candidates draw a number in their district for Thailand's upcoming February 8 general election in Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2025. The policy forum coincided with the Pheu Thai Party's rollout of its "Debt Relief Policy", a one-off package of five measures aimed at reducing household debt and restoring borrowers' dignity. He said the party would soon unveil 27 detailed policies to help free Thailand from poverty by 2026. Meanwhile, Pheu Thai deputy leader Paopoom Rojanasakul outlined the party's debt relief package, describing it as a one-time intervention. In addition, state banks would offer low-interest refinancing loans of 50,000 baht to help two million people clear informal debts.

Source: Bangkok Post December 30, 2025 02:06 UTC