“Big Tu” raises 5 aspects to lead Thailand to leapfrog development after going through 2 great crises

On April 30, 2022 General Prayut Chan-ocha The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense posted a message via Facebook “Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prayut-Chano-cha”, stating 5 areas of content that will lead Thailand forward, with details as follows:

Dear Thai people, although in the past 2 years, the situation of Covid and the conflict between Russia-Ukraine will hinder development severely of the world but for Thailand We have potential in many dimensions. And ready to develop leaps and bounds after these 2 great crises, which I would like to give examples in various areas as follows:

1. Helping people’s brothers and sisters The government has expedited measures to reduce the cost of living and restore the economy. To cover and reach the target group directly continuously, for example, the latest measure of 2022 has already benefited more than 40 million people, accumulated spending of almost 70,000 million baht through a variety of projects. The whole project is half and half that is very popular. and assistance through the state welfare card Projects to help entrepreneurs and people in tourism such as we travel together Project to reduce tax burden in purchasing ATK test kits, cost of living relief project fixing oil prices to help transport operators and people who use the service “Special subsidy” for the elderly, an average of 100 – 250 baht per person, depending on the age range, totaling more than 10 million people for a period of 6 months (Apr. – Sep. 65) to help all groups of people without leaving anyone behind. behind

2. Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Thailand as one of the “model country” in the pilot organized preparation review activities in case of public health emergencies and universal health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic effectively As a result of cooperation in society, both the government, the private sector, and the social sector, in order to disseminate the experience to the public At the 2022 World Health Assembly on good practice and the development of new tools-mechanisms to support the public health crisis for future global use

The current situation of COVID-19 There is a tendency to find more infections and deaths worldwide. including Thailand It was found that the trend in the number of new infections and patients being treated has decreased. It can be considered that we can handle the epidemic well during the Songkran festival. While the critically ill/death from covid remains stable This was a result of the previous increase in the number of infected people. Most of them, more than 90%, are elderly people aged 70 years and over, who suffer from chronic diseases. and bedridden patients In addition, many deaths are often not vaccinated. or not vaccinated with booster needles That is very necessary for these risk groups.

In May, children’s semester begins. The government has facilitated and increase the channels for providing more variety of vaccines, both injecting at hospitals near homes and in schools to ensure that children Our students will be properly educated. under a safe environment I have been instructed to fully prepare according to the principle of “3 Enough”, namely beds – medical supplies/vaccines/medicines – doctors and provinces. has prepared to move towards becoming “Local disease” in the post-COVID period Support for moving forward towards opening the country in the next phase

3. Export when tourism has not returned as before Exports are of great importance for the economic expansion and income generation of parents and siblings. which I and the government have tried every way to push convenience Trade negotiations with different countries to expand the existing investment trade and open up new markets all the time Today we are starting to see the results of that effort. concretely more and more clear I am pleased to inform the people of the people that The value of Thai exports in March 65 was valued at US$ 28,859.6 million, an increase of 19.5%, which was the 13th consecutive month expansion, amounting to Baht 922,313 million, which was considered the highest export value. In the 30 years since the export record was recorded since 1991

for mango export Thailand is ranked 2nd in ASEAN and ranked 7th in the world. In 2021, Thailand exported fresh mangos worth 95 million USD, an increase of 52% from 2020, continuing until the first two months of 2022. Issue fresh mango, total value of 11 million USD increased by as much as 15% from the same period of the year 2021, which the government has Support the expansion of more trade channels through free trade negotiations and continued FTA free trade agreements as well as encouraging Thai entrepreneurs to develop forms of privatization and increase export channels and expand the target audience as well as control product standards and develop production quality To meet certain criteria such as GAP certification or registration according to good agricultural practice standards. In addition to fruit and food I have further directed to promote and push Soft Power digital content. health beauty and Thai identity products give more too

4. Investment aspect as well as export aspect from the government’s efforts in introducing investment plans and opening up the country both on the world stage and in bilateral negotiations that me and many ministers have flown to negotiate in person including from managing the covid situation that we can do well And is a model for WHO member countries, making Thailand higher in the rankings. It is a target country for investors and private companies around the world. including governments of various countries to expand trade Invest to start a new business and pushing it to become a hub for the production of future products such as EV cars, high-efficiency batteries or a modern medical and health care center which me and the government have planned a comprehensive infrastructure Both short-term and long-term, such as the project “Eastern Economic Corridor Innovation Zone” or EECi in Rayong It will be the center of the innovation industry of the future. that will start operating within this year

In the statistics of applying for investment promotion in 2021, a total of 1,674 projects worth 642,680 million baht are requests from foreign investors, 783 projects with an investment value of 455,331 million baht. The top 10 countries that have applied for investment promotion are Japan. China, Singapore, US, Taiwan, Austria, Italy, South Korea, Hong Kong and Norway, which reflect Thailand’s high confidence in economic stability and competitiveness. by which I have given orders to all relevant agencies has given importance to the revitalization of tourism Negotiating both trade and investment between countries, especially in the 12 target industries that are the industries of the future. to speed up the recovery of the economy to be the same and better than the pre-Covid period as soon as possible

5. Promotion of the country’s image and pushing Soft Power Thailand to the world level

Both of these are issues that I continually attach great importance to. In Thailand, we have many outstanding and valuable cultural costs. Therefore, I have designated this issue of “Soft Power” as an “important agenda of the Cabinet” in every meeting and to the relevant agencies. whether it is the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, including all ministries, has been accelerating and expanding the public relations results of the country. Fully inserted to create awareness of Soft Power of Thailand on the world stage in every aspect.

One thing that confirms the potential and “Thai charm” very well is the splendid success of the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, which has received attention from visitors around the world, totaling 2.35. million people, ranked in the top 5 of the show building with the most visitors and also received many awards

Every thing I said It is considered a good indicator. Let us Thai people be confident and proud that our country is ready in transforming the country by leaps and bounds to the world’s leading countries in the future And we are moving in the right direction. stable and sustainable for the benefit of the people as well as our children in the future