Economic Party to tackle debtListen to this articleGen Rangsee Kitiyansap, leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Economic Party, yesterday introduced the party's economic advisory team and key policy proposals, pledging to tackle household debt and reduce electricity costs. He warned that recent coordinated attacks in the deep South were aimed at undermining economic confidence. The launch of the party's "Fifth Policy: Turning the Nation, Turning the Economy" was presented to media as proof of its readiness to form a government and drive a sustained recovery. A member of the advisory team said Thailand's economic potential has been held back by policy failures, stressing the need to address household debt and prevent non‑performing loans. Gen Rangsee added that the next prime minister must be able to manage intertwined economic and security challenges, noting the party seeks a strong mandate to pursue regional connectivity projects to attract investment and tourism.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2026 00:38 UTC