Suwat Joins Korat Residents to Commemorate Gen. Chatichai, Recommends Economic Revival

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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Suwat Liptapanlop led a commemoration for former Prime Minister Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan in Korat, advocating for economic recovery by utilizing Thailand's core strengths.

•Suwat Liptapanlop, leader of the Chart Pattana Party, joined over 1,000 residents in Nakhon Ratchasima to commemorate the late former Prime Minister Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.
•The event, held on May 6, 2026, included a merit-making ceremony and tributes to Gen. Chatichai's legacy.
•Liptapanlop emphasized the need to revitalize the Thai economy by focusing on competitive strengths such as tourism, agriculture, food, and health.

Overview

•Over 1,000 people, including Suwat Liptapanlop, gathered in Nakhon Ratchasima to commemorate Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.
•On May 6, 2026, a merit-making ceremony was held in remembrance of Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.
•Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan was the 17th Prime Minister of Thailand.
•Attendees paid respects at a statue of Gen. Chatichai and viewed exhibits related to his life and work.
•Suwat Liptapanlop stated that Thailand should focus on its globally competitive strengths to revive the economy.
•Liptapanlop highlighted tourism, agriculture, food, and health as key areas for economic growth.
•The event aimed to honor Gen. Chatichai's contributions to the nation and Nakhon Ratchasima province.
•Gen. Chatichai's tenure as Prime Minister was noted for significant economic growth, referred to as the "Golden Age Economy" and the "Transforming Battlefields into Trade Zones" policy.

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Key Quotes

Suwat Liptapanlop

"Thailand should focus on leveraging its globally competitive strengths: tourism, agriculture, food, and health and well-being. If these strengths can be further developed with a clear vision, it is believed that the Thai economy will become strong and grow again."

ไทยควรมุ่งใช้จุดแข็งที่มีศักยภาพในการแข่งขันระดับโลก ได้แก่ การท่องเที่ยว เกษตรกรรม อาหาร และสุขภาพและสุขภาวะ หากสามารถต่อยอดจุดแข็งเหล่านี้ด้วยวิสัยทัศน์ที่ชัดเจน เชื่อว่าจะช่วยให้เศรษฐกิจไทยกลับมาเข้มแข็งและเติบโตได้อีกครั้ง

Key Entities

Person

Suwat Liptapanlop(สุวัจน์ ลิปตพัลลภ)ℹ️

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Chart Pattana Party, who led a commemoration event.

Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan(พล.อ.ชาติชาย ชุณหะวัณ)ℹ️

17th Prime Minister of Thailand, commemorated for his contributions and economic policies.

Korat Residents(ชาวโคราช)

Residents of Nakhon Ratchasima province who participated in the commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.

Pokkrong Phasukkyeud(นายปกครอง ผาสุขยืด)

Head of the Chart Pattana Party who attended the commemoration event.

Thewan Liptapanlop(นายเทวัญ ลิปตพัลลภ)

Attended the commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.

Dr. Wannarat Channukul(นพ.วรรณรัตน์ ชาญนุกูล)

Attended the commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.

Mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima City(นายกเทศมนตรีนครนครราชสีมา)

Attended the commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.

Watcharapol Tomorasak(นายวัชรพล โตมรศักดิ์)

Member of Parliament for Nakhon Ratchasima who attended the commemoration event.

“View” Yaowapha Buranaphalchai(“วิว” เยาวภา บุรพลชัย)

Spokesperson for the Chart Pattana Party who attended the commemoration event.

Organization

Chart Pattana Party(พรรคชาติพัฒนา)ℹ️

Political party whose president, Suwat Liptapanlop, organized a commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan.

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the commemoration event for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan was held.

Timeline

May 6, 2026(วันที่ 6 พ.ค. 69)

The date on which the commemoration ceremony for Gen. Chatichai Choonhavan took place.