Ex-minister launches New Opportunity PartyListen to this articleJatuporn: Words into actionFormer commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat launched a new political outfit called the New Opportunity Party on Sunday, which he said will focus on tackling the nation's debt problem and economic inequality. The party will also work towards creating a welfare state and protecting the nation's royal institutions, he said. Mr Jatuporn said the party does not seek to gain power or secure important positions, but genuinely solve the nation's problems. Responding to critics who called the party "a graveyard where former civil servants come to gather", he said the party features many knowledgeable people who can help Thais. He said Thailand must focus on its tourism sector and reform the education sector to boost growth.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2025 23:04 UTC