Supachai urges Thailand to build sustainable economy, play more important role on world stage

He also emphasised the development of the industrial sector and underprivileged people.

He was speaking at The Nation’s virtual forum “Thailand Next: Sustainability Goal”.

Supachai made four suggestions for the government in order to drive the country towards the sustainability goal:

1. The state should play a firm role in supporting a sustainable industrial sector with clear direction and immediate solutions.

“I like the 13th Development Plan, which aims to boost electric vehicle production. We are Asean’s biggest automobile manufacturer. Therefore, we need to prepare for electric-vehicle facilitation. Co-investment with China may be a good idea. But this is the government’s responsibility,” Supachai noted.

2. The people’s well-being is as essential as the green economy. The “poor people’s card” system is beneficial, but a number of poverty-stricken citizens are still not able to register for the scheme. Meanwhile, the government should fully support informal workers and promote a full-fledged community economy.

3. The state should act sustainably in all economic, social and environmental aspects. A low-carbon society can only become a reality when people truly understand the importance of the matter.

4. The country needs to step up on the world stage. The government has to make an approach in negotiating international agreements. Asean countries also need to unite and protect the region from China, India and the US, he said.

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