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Anutin launches ‘Economic Cabinet Plus’ to fast-track private-sector economic proposals
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday chaired the first Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPCC) meeting of 2026, casting the public-private forum as an “Economic Cabinet Plus” designed to speed up major economic proposals and strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness.
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Summary
Anutin, who also serves as Minister of Interior, said the meeting marked a fresh start for cooperation between the government and the private sector, with both sides expected to work more closely to keep the Thai economy stable, resilient and sustainable.
The Prime Minister said the government had initially considered forming a separate economic cabinet. However, after discussions with Cabinet members overseeing economic affairs, it concluded that a standalone body was unnecessary.