The private sector urges the government to expedite the revival of the "agricultural sector," highlighting it as a critical economic lifeline, and stresses that "anti-corruption" must be made a national priority.
On 15 May 2026, Mr. Phot Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Thai Chambers of Commerce, revealed after a joint meeting between the government and private sector that the Chamber submitted proposals urging the government to prioritize agricultural reform first, due to its enormous importance to the country's foundational infrastructure.
Mr. Phot emphasized that the government must act quickly and decisively to solve agricultural problems, warning that failure to strengthen this sector would severely impact the overall economy. More than 30 million people are involved, with 11 million workers in the system. The main proposals focus on managing low-cost products so farmers can compete, and ensuring fair market prices that allow farmers to sustain themselves and survive.
Beyond economic aspects, the private sector also proposed that the government elevate “anti-corruption” efforts to a concrete national agenda, as corruption is a major obstacle to development and undermines investor confidence. The discussion atmosphere was very positive today, and credit is due to the Prime Minister for being open to hearing diverse views from business organizations, the chamber council, banking associations, and major private companies. We have offered many constructive suggestions to jointly drive the country forward.