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"Anutin" Returns to Assumption for 141st Anniversary, Thai GDP Expected to Improve

"Anutin" Returns to Assumption for 141st Anniversary, Thai GDP Expected to Improve

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited his alma mater, Assumption College, to celebrate its 141st anniversary and expressed optimism about Thailand's economic outlook for 2026.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the 141st anniversary celebration of Assumption College.
  • •Anutin, an alumnus, was warmly welcomed by students and faculty at the Bangkok school.
  • •The Prime Minister commented positively on the NESDC's forecast for a 2% GDP growth in 2026.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Assumption College in Bang Rak District.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the ceremony to celebrate the 141st anniversary of Assumption College as an alumnus.
  • •The Prime Minister was greeted by the school's director, management, fellow alumni, and student representatives.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to reporters' questions regarding the economic forecast.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed the National Economic and Social Development Council's (NESDC) prediction of improved economic growth.
  • •The NESDC forecasts Thailand's economy to grow by 2% in the year 2026.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the positive economic outlook, stating 'Yes, yes, it is actually improving.'
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proceeded to participate in the event's activities after his remarks.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"This is a school event, not a political event."
นี่งานโรงเรียนนะ ไม่ใช่งานการเมือง
Anutin Charnvirakul
"Yes, yes, it is actually improving."
ใช่ๆ มันดีขึ้นจริง

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who visited Assumption College for its 141st anniversary and commented on economic forecasts.
Prime Minister Anutin(นายกฯ อนุทิน)ℹ️
A title used in the article referring to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Organization

Assumption College(โรงเรียนอัสสัมชัญ)ℹ️
An all-boys Roman Catholic school in Bangkok celebrating its 141st anniversary, attended by alumnus Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
National Economic and Social Development Council(สภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
An organization that released a forecast predicting Thailand's GDP to grow by 2% in 2026, as commented on by Prime Minister Anutin.
NESDC(สภาพัฒน์)ℹ️
An abbreviation for the National Economic and Social Development Council, which provided an economic forecast.

Place

Bang Rak(บางรัก)ℹ️
The district in Bangkok where Assumption College is located.