Srettha told foreign media that the government's stable governance and economic challenges represent opportunities for Thailand.
On 28 March 2026, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, former Prime Minister, gave an interview to the global U.S. financial media outlet Bloomberg regarding the direction and challenges of the Thai economy amid a volatile global context.
Currently, the world faces war, an abnormal situation, alongside policy debates balancing economic growth and fiscal discipline. Srettha still views raising the public debt ceiling as necessary, while investing funds into infrastructure that yields real benefits is the key priority.
"This is the time when Thailand has its strongest political stability. It is a golden opportunity, and we should use this chance to take truly courageous steps in developing the country."
He also emphasized that while fiscal credibility is important, what matters more is creating sustainable long-term growth. "The issue is not avoiding debt, but maintaining market and investor confidence."
"We may have come out of a coma, but we are not yet out of the ICU, and credit rating agencies do not govern the country; we are the ones who make the decisions." Mr. Srettha said.