As the world moves forward with great changes towards a new equilibrium.

Both in terms of economy, society and politics, there is a question that in the context of Thai politics that is about to change to a full democracy.

which is a regime that is accepted by many civilized nations

What is the answer that will bring Thailand back to the world stage again?

new government policy

or an elected suit entered

Economic policy and no less important is foreign policy? And the answer is yes. Modern government and foreign policy that will shorten lost time and opportunity to push Thailand forward.

back to stand on the world stage again

This time, there seems to be a flag-raising Pheu Thai Party presenting its foreign policy in a concise manner.

and can harmonize with the foreign policy of its important neighbor Singapore.

And the leading country in the ASEAN region is the digital economy (Digital Economy).

Digital economy is not a new term, but how to make it happen.

modern

And did not miss the parade again, then "Economic Team, Thai Rath Newspaper" went to ask for an interview with Dr. Parnpree Phahitthanukorn, a former Thai trade representative.

and one of the Pheu Thai Party's economic advisory teams

“The fastest thing you can do is

Making foreign policy pinned down in the place where Thailand is located first is

It's the ASEAN region," said Dr. Parnpree.

Participating in the Economic Partnership Agreement to fully enter the Digital Economy is

Join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), a modern agreement.

and is a model of the trading platform

important for the future

DEPA, the first agreement specifically on digital economy cooperation between Singapore, New Zealand and Chile, entered into force in June 2020 and China applied for membership on Nov. 1. .2564 but before that

South Korea applied for participation in September, while Canada is also evaluating the possibility of joining.

This agreement will help entrepreneurs in the digital industry to conduct business with each other more efficiently because measures to reduce barriers are issued.

and facilitating digital trade, such as developing a digital identity verification system for security

Promote cooperation between companies

in the fintech industry, etc.

There are also regulations to build trust and trust in digital trade, such as promoting the adoption of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory guidelines, etc., and innovating to facilitate trade amongst themselves in the digital economy, such as Collaborate on the development of mechanisms to promote standards and protection of personal data.

Facilitating the development of new products and services

by sharing information across borders, etc.

“I propose Thailand to join the DEPA because it is a modern agreement.

And it is an important model of trade now and in the future.

Because the opening of a free trade area (FTA) is not new anymore.

Because any country does the same.

Therefore, it should be a regular job of civil servants.

which must be continued to succeed in many countries where Thailand has been interrupted for a long time, ”said Dr. Panpree.

The former Thai trade representative said Thailand had not pursued a clear foreign policy for a long time.

Although it is very important for building confidence in foreign countries.

and aiming to attract investment into the country

to create jobs and generate income which is the real economy

came to help drive Thai people to have jobs and earn more income

“In the Pheu Thai Party's big policy is to expedite the implementation of foreign policy seriously.

and is most beneficial to Thai people.”

Take the example of a former Indonesian leader.

Nicea, who traveled to meet with Russian leaders to negotiate low-priced oil purchases, as well as to allow access to agricultural raw materials to Indonesia.

Even when there was fighting between Russia and Ukraine at the same time.

The former Indonesian leader visited China to meet with the Chinese leader by submitting a condition for China to invest in a large battery factory in Indonesia.

all of which were successful

Implementation of foreign policy like this

Made many countries survive the crisis of COVID-19

come back to recover soon

While Thailand has a lower recovery rate than other countries.

down in the same plane as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar

Dr. Parnpree said that government leaders must understand the big changes in the world.

To be able to determine the new direction of economic policy and international economic equilibrium.

foreign affairs

Including the wealth - stability of the country.

these understandings

can also make Thailand more flexible

and able to adapt in time

meanwhile

It can also build trade alliances, investments and economic cooperation with many countries in both multilateral and bilateral ways.

“Even at different times

in the past

and that will happen

there will be high uncertainty

and vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts, trade wars, financial crises

Russo-Ukrainian War

Including problems in the Taiwan Peninsula.

and the South China Sea that may affect

Shocking the world without realizing it...

But the clarity of the world's technological advancement is an opportunity in a crisis that will create added value for the country's economy.

who jumped into the cycle of this technology in time.”

As said from the beginning that

ASEAN is Thailand's first priority. Dr. Panpree reiterates that

The Pheu Thai government will lead Thailand to take the lead in driving the regional economies to grow again.

through participating in AFTA

In the future, ASEAN will be another major production base and a world's supply chain under strong and serious cooperation on various problems that we face together, such as toxic pollution.

Joining forces to reduce the problem of PM2.5 dust is important.

must be free from conflicts between

ASEAN countries together

“The global economy enters a period of change with its risks associated with it. The World Economic Forum has coined the term polycrisis collectively, meaning enormous risks facing together.

Or overlap until causing high cost of living, inflation, food and energy prices...

including high interest rates

resulting in a chain of problems

Especially the exchange rates of various currencies that are subject to severe fluctuations.

become economic uncertainty,” Dr. Panpree said.

As the global economy changes and international interdependence becomes important

Foreign policy is therefore classified as an important policy.

which in addition to reducing the impact of various problems that arise

must also result in internal economic restructuring

to support the results that will be obtained from the implementation of that policy as well

Whether it is to help the export and import sectors.

as well as to increase

“We aim for foreign policy.

must move forward along with economic policy

that must earn income into the country

to balance the distribution of income

Reduce inequality and monopolies when the state and people have more income.

Government and household debt will also be reduced...

Therefore, the party aims to expand the GDP of the Thai economy to grow by an average of 5% per year.”

Dr. Panpree stressed that restructuring the entire economy into a fully digital technology economy is the fastest way to bring Thailand back to the world stage.

As a result, the trade and investment sector

as well as the tourism service sector

It can be used to generate income quickly while building immunity for the country.

and Thai people not to be deceived daily as they are

“We will build cybersecurity for Thai people.

and enable Thai people to receive accurate information

Blocking illegal gambling

Scam money transfer or lending

By amending the law to be able to catch up with the gray cyber circles in a timely manner ”.

economic team