The Prime Minister will chair the first meeting of the Economic and Social Development Council (ESDC) on June 22nd, and will establish four sub-committees to accelerate economic reforms.

The Prime Minister chaired the first meeting of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on June 22, moving forward with a mechanism to drive economic growth through public-private partnerships. The focus is on reforming the country's structures in energy, technology, labor, and business regulations. Four sub-working groups were also established.

June 21, 2569 News report from Government House revealed that Tomorrow (June 22nd) at 9:30 AM, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul will chair the first meeting of the Joint Public-Private Sector Committee for Solving Economic Problems (JPC). The meeting will discuss strategies for driving the country forward together, building upon the collaboration between the government and top executives of leading companies held in mid-May.

The establishment of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) is a crucial mechanism under the government's policy to drive Thailand's sustainable growth. Its objectives are to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure continuous economic development, aligning with the country's economic situation and government policies, and to support and enhance the role of the private sector, both at the central and regional levels, in contributing to more effective national development.

Regarding the structure of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) committee: The Prime Minister chairs the committee, with Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas as vice-chairman. The committee members consist of relevant ministers and permanent secretaries, as well as representatives from the private sector, including Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan; Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Paradorn Prisnanantakul; the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives; the Minister of Transport; the Minister of Digital Economy and Society; the Minister of Energy; the Minister of Commerce; the Minister of Industry; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Secretary-General of the Council of State, Secretary-General of the Public Sector Development Commission, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment, Director of the Budget Bureau, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, Chairman of the Thai Bankers Association, Chairman of the Thai SME Federation.

The Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council serves as a member and secretary, the Director of the Fiscal Policy Office serves as a member and assistant secretary, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council serves as a member and assistant secretary.

Regarding the duties and powers of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). This involves considering and recommending guidelines and measures to the Cabinet for resolving economic, trade, and investment problems and obstacles faced by the private sector, both at the central and regional levels. It also includes encouraging the private sector to collaborate with the public sector in driving economic growth and ensuring efficient and sustainable competitiveness.

before Mr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. has stated that This committee's work will focus on restructuring infrastructure in several areas, including energy, which Thailand still relies heavily on, technology, human resources and labor, and regulatory reforms.

The successful Thailand Fast Pass project was cited as an example, proving that resolving regulatory issues can effectively promote investment. The Thailand Fast Pass project will be officially launched on June 23, 69, to showcase Thailand's capabilities in a tangible way.

Regarding the next phase of national development under the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Mr. Ekniti acknowledged the establishment of sub-working groups to drive progress in four main areas: infrastructure, trade and competitiveness, business law and regulations, and labor. He believes that with systematic implementation, Thailand will see significant improvement within 3-4 years.

while Mr. Pakorn Nilapraphan, Deputy Prime Minister specify that This meeting of the Joint Committee on Business Development will discuss ways to improve laws that hinder business operations. Previously, coordination has been established with the Joint Committee of the Three Private Sector Institutions (JCC) to identify laws and regulations that obstruct business and to discuss how to amend them or offer suggestions, particularly regarding the review of subordinate legislation, specifically the more than 7,600 ministerial regulations.

Initially, discussions have been held with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), and a joint committee has been established. It is expected to take approximately two months to finalize the guidelines for submission to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) or the Cabinet.

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