Anutin revealed that on 19 May, he will prepare to present the business tycoons' proposals to the Cabinet. He expressed satisfaction with the NESDC results, noting that the first-quarter GDP grew by 2.8%, reflecting the country's stable foundations. He also thanked the public for persevering despite unfavorable global circumstances.
At 16:50 on 18 May 2026, at the Government House, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, spoke about bringing the proposals from 38 business tycoons—discussed with the government on 15 May—to the Cabinet meeting agenda for potential policy promotion. He said he has taken notes for his own context and will summarize the findings for the Cabinet. Regarding how the tycoons' proposals will be advanced, the Prime Minister said all forms of promotion are possible.
When asked about the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) revealing that the first-quarter GDP in 2026 grew by 2.8%, exceeding market expectations, the Prime Minister said this shows Thailand's strong and stable foundation. He thanked the Thai people for their cooperation despite the challenging global economic situation. He noted that together they have supported and pushed for economic growth. The government hopes to increase sustainable stability by using funds from the loan decree to stimulate economic expansion and alleviate the people's difficulties.