Thailand is not a training ground for green and inexperienced politicians to learn on the job when running the country, and the Bhumjaithai Party will be at the core of forming the new government, which will steer the Kingdom towards prosperity and strength, especially in the economy, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared during a campaign rally on Friday.
He said he cannot accept the negative epithet describing Thailand as the “sick man of Asia”, as used recently by the Financial Times, adding that a new Bhumjaithai-led government will strive to improve the country’s economy and growth, which are currently the weakest compared with others in the region.
He also claimed he would be the next prime minister if the party comes first in the general election. His three trusted ministers — Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Suphajee Suthumpun — would retain their posts in the new administration.
He also vowed to revoke MoU 44 with Cambodia and any previous agreements to share maritime resources on a 50:50 basis in overlapping maritime areas.
After 17 years of serving the country, Anutin said the Bhumjaithai Party has become stronger and more expansive.
Populist policies based on cash handouts are not sustainable and will harm the country in the long run, Anutin said, adding that it is better to teach someone to fish than to give them a fish whenever they are hungry.
Thailand cannot afford delays, the prime minister said, adding that the party benefits from its experienced and competent people who can start work as soon as it returns to govern after the election.
Touching on the border dispute with Cambodia, he assured that there will be no further armed conflict as long as Cambodia does not provoke.
