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Matichon•Politics•7h ago

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Thai political commentary highlights challenges in international relations, economic policy, and constitutional reform.

•Discussions between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, are expected to be difficult due to neither side anticipating defeat.
•Economic policies like 'Khon La Khrueng Plus' and SME loan extensions are being implemented post-Songkran to stimulate the market and support businesses.
•The urgency for a new constitution has diminished, with political parties seemingly abandoning this agenda as a national priority.

Overview

•Negotiations between the US and Iran, with Pakistan as a mediator, are ongoing but face difficulties, as neither party expects to 'lose'.
•Donald Trump's objectives to secure oil fields and Israel's territorial expansion remain unfulfilled despite significant investment.
•Anutin Charnvirakul is projected as a 'calm' leader, focusing on public interaction and delegated policy formulation to Ekkanit Nitithanprapas.
•Initial measures like 'Khon La Khrueng Plus' and SME loan extensions are set to begin in practice after Songkran.
•Long-term policies aimed at restructuring monopolized businesses to address inequality will be delayed, with an uncertain completion within the current 4-year term.
•Supajee Suthamphan faces the task of controlling product prices and incorporating a deeper understanding of the public's struggles, as this is political rather than business management.
•Prime Minister Anutin has stated that a new constitution is not urgent and was not included in the policy address, signaling an end to that national agenda.
•The possibility of 'Party of the People' being dissolved again due to legal accusations against 44 of its members might lead the party to shift focus to anti-corruption efforts.

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Key Quotes

Not specified (Author's commentary)

"Difficult to find an end because it is a war that neither side thinks they will 'lose'."

ยากจะหาจุดจบ เพราะเป็นสงครามที่ทั้งสองฝ่ายไม่คิดว่าตัวเองจะ “พ่ายแพ้”

Not specified (Author's commentary)

"This is political management, not business management."

นี่คือการบริหารการเมือง ไม่ใช่บริหารธุรกิจ

Not specified (Author's commentary)

"A new constitution is not an urgent matter."

รัฐธรรมนูญใหม่ ไม่ใช่เรื่องเร่งด่วน

Key Entities

Place

United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️

A nation involved in diplomatic negotiations with Iran.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A nation engaged in diplomatic negotiations with the United States.

Pakistan(ปากีสถาน)ℹ️

A nation acting as a mediator in negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

A figure whose objectives include securing oil fields and supporting territorial expansion for Israel.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

A leader perceived as 'calm' who inspects transport stations and plans to check petrol stations.

Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Assigned the responsibility for formulating policies and measures to solve problems.

Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Tasked with detailing product prices and ensuring their appropriateness, while also understanding the public's difficulties.

Prime Minister Anutin(นายกฯอนุทิน)ℹ️

Stated that a new constitution is not an urgent matter and was not mentioned in the policy address.

Bowonsak Uwanno(บวรศักดิ์ อุวรรณโณ)

Was prepared to oversee constitutional matters but was removed from the Cabinet.

Pipat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Has been absent from public news appearances, facing scrutiny over alleged oil hoarding and trust issues affecting his role as Minister of Transport.

Policy

Khon La Khrueng Plus(คนละครึ่งพลัส)

A policy initiative aimed at stimulating market purchasing power and providing relief to citizens.

Organization

SME(เอสเอ็มอี)ℹ️

Businesses that will receive loan extensions to continue operations.

Party of the People(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party facing potential dissolution, with 44 members accused and implicated in legal proceedings.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has indicted 44 individuals from the Party of the People, leading to potential party dissolution.

Supreme Court Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions(ศาลฎีกาแผนกคดีอาญานักการเมือง)

The court to which the case against 44 members of the Party of the People has been sent.

Law

Constitution of 2017(รัฐธรรมนูญ 2017)

Cited as an obstacle to national development, with discussions about its issues becoming less frequent.