BANGKOK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday unveiled his "Reinvent Thailand" vision, outlining plans to strengthen the country's domestic foundations through energy security, economic transformation and human capital development, while promoting a more open and constructive political culture.
Speaking at the opening of The Standard Economic Forum 2026 in Bangkok, Anutin said Thailand must build its resilience and capacity for self-reliance to better cope with global uncertainties, while continuing to pursue international cooperation.
Anutin said the government's vision was built around three key priorities: "Reinvent Energy," "Reinvent Economy" and "Reinvent People," underpinned by a fourth pillar, "Reinvent Politics."
Singling out energy security as a national priority, Anutin highlighted the importance of accelerating Thailand's energy transition and cited the government's "People's Solar" program as an example of promoting clean energy at the household level.
The program aims not only to encourage rooftop solar installations but also to give households greater choices in energy consumption and cost management, while increasing the share of clean energy in the national electricity system.
On economic transformation, the government plans to develop new growth engines and strengthen infrastructure to support emerging industries, including modern agriculture, food technology, the defense industry, semiconductors and data centers, which are expected to support investment in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
Anutin stressed that the development of new industries must go hand in hand with regulatory reviews, legal reforms and more effective law enforcement to keep pace with changing economic conditions.
The government is also seeking to streamline public services, reduce unnecessary procedures and improve coordination between businesses and government agencies, he said, adding that the "Thailand FastPass" mechanism is among the measures designed to facilitate investment.
The prime minister stressed that economic transformation cannot take place unless people are given opportunities for shared progress. He acknowledged that AI was reducing demand for certain types of jobs while creating new employment opportunities and demand for different skill sets.
The government therefore aims to help people acquire AI-related skills and make effective use of the technology. It will work with educational institutions, employers and businesses to ensure lifelong learning opportunities are aligned with people's needs and labor market demand.
He added that when attracting investment from major technology companies, the government would also consider the benefits for Thai people, including local employment opportunities, technology and knowledge transfer, and cooperation with domestic educational institutions.
Turning to political reform, Anutin called for a more open and constructive political culture based on facts and scrutiny in the national interest, rather than rhetoric or fake news intended to fuel hostility or obstruct political opponents.
He clarified that the approach did not mean ending criticism or oversight but rather encouraging all parties to focus on the country's interests and engage in constructive political dialogue.
Anutin emphasized that reinventing Thailand was not solely the responsibility of the government or any single group but required joint efforts from all sectors of society to combine their strengths and build a country better equipped to face the challenges of a changing global economy. ■
