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Policy Statement of the Council of Ministers Policy Statement of the Council of Ministers Delivered by Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to the National Assembly Policy Statement OF THE Council OF Ministers Delivered by Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to the National Assembly on Tuesday 7 October B.E. 2551 (2008) Announcement ON THE Appointment OF THE Prime Minister Announcement ON THE Appointment OF Ministers Policy Statement OF THE Government of l Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, Prime Minister, TO THE National Assembly 1. Urgent policies to be implemented within the first year 3 2. National Security Policy 7 3. Social and Quality of Life Policy 8 4. Economic Policy 13 5. Policy on Land, Natural Resources, and the Environment 20 6. Policy on Science, Technology, Research and Innovation 22 7. Foreign Policy and International Economic Policy 23 8. Policy on Good Management and Governance 24 Annex A 29 Section 1 Enactment or revision of laws according to the provisions 29 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Draft laws that the Council of Ministers deems necessary 31 for the administration of state affairs, pursuant to Section 145 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Annex B 33 List of the Cabinet's Policy Topics in the Administration of State Affairs Compared with the Directive Principles of Fundamental State Policies in Chapter 5 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Announcement ON THE Appointment OF THE Prime MinisteR Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej has· graciously given a Royal Command for the announcement to be made that: Given the termination of the ministership of Mr. Samak Sundaravej, Prime Minister, under Section 182 paragraph 1 (7) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives having humbly informed His Majesty that the House of Representatives has passed a resolution on 17 September B.E. 2551 (2008) approving the appointment of Mr. Somchai Wongsawat as Prime Minister with a majority of votes from the existing membership of the House of Representatives; His Majesty is therefore of the view that Mr. Somchai Wongsawat is one in whom His Majesty may repose his trust to serve as Prime Minister. On the authority of Section 171 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Majesty therefore graciously appoints Mr. Somchai Wongsawat as Prime Minister to administer state affairs forthwith. Being the 63rd year of the present Reign. Announcement ON THE Appointment OF Ministers Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej has graciously given a Royal Command for the announcement to be made that, in accordance with the Royal Command dated 18 September B.E. 2551 (2008) appointing Mr. Somchai Wongsawat as Prime Minister; Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, Prime Minister, having now selected those persons deserving to assume positions as Ministers to administer state affairs; On the authority of Section 171 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Majesty therefore graciously appoints the following Ministers: General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sompong Amomvivat Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Chavarat Chamvirakul Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Olam Chaipravat Deputy Prime Minister Major General Sanan Kajomprasart Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sukhumpong Ngonkam Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Mr.Suphon Fongngam Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Mr. Somchai Wongsawat Minister of Defence Mr. Suchart Thada- Thamrongvech Minister of Finance Mr. Pradit Phataraprasit Deputy Minister of Finance Second Lieutenant Ranongruk Suwunchwee Deputy Minister of Finance Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat Minister of Tourism and Sports Mr. Udomdej Rattanasatien Minister of Social Development and Human Security Mr. Somsak Prisananuntagul Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Somphat Kaewpijit Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Theerachai Saenkaew Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Santi Promphat Minister of Transport Mr. Sophon Zaram Deputy Minister of Transport Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa Deputy Minister of Transport Mrs.Anongwan Thepsutin Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mr. Mun Patanotai Minister of Information and Communication Technology Mr. Wannarat Channukul Minister of Energy Mr. Chaiya Sasomsub Minister of Commerce Police Lieutenant Colonel Bunyin Tangpakorn Deputy Minister of Commerce Mr. Songkram Kitlertphairoj Deputy Minister of Commerce Police General Kowit Wartana Minister of Interior Mr. Preecha Rengsomboonsuk Deputy Minister of Interior Mr. Prasong Kositanondh Deputy Minister of Interior Mr. Somsak Kiatsuranont Minister of Justice Mrs. Uraiwan Thienthong Minister of Labour Mr. Woravat Auapinyakul Minister of Culture Mr. Wutipong Chaisang Minister of Science and Technology Mr. Srimuang Charoensiri Minister of Education Police Captain Chalerm Ubumrung Minister of Public Health Mr. Vicharn Minchainant Deputy Minister of Public Health Police General Pracha Promnog Minister of Industry Announced on 24 September B.E. 2551 (2008), Being the 63rd year of the present Reign. Policy Statement OF THE Government OF Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, Prime Minister, TO THE National Assembly, Tuesday 7 October B.E. 2551 (2008) Pursuant to the Royal Command dated 18 September 2008 appointing me Prime Minister, and the Royal Command dated 24 September 2008 appointing the Council of Ministers, the Council of Ministers - in adherence to the system of parliamentary democracy with the King as Head of State and the fundamental state policy stipulated in Chapter 5 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand - has formulated its policy on the administration of state affairs. The Council of Ministers therefore wishes to present the said policy to this joint session of the National Assembly to apprise the latter of the intent, strategy and policies of the Government, which is committed to fostering unity and harmony in Thai society, thereby leading to mutual cooperation on economic, social and political and administrative development of the country for the benefit and happiness of all Thais. Thailand has strong economic and social foundations, abundant food and natural resources, as well as competitive industrial and services sectors. Thailand is also a country where both Thais and foreigners have always lived happily. The Thai economy grew at a healthy rate of 5.7% in the first half of this year, supported by a still high rate of export expansion, record high prices for agricultural products, and an increasing number of tourists as compared to the previous year. However, the Thai economy has had to face two important negative external factors. The first is the soaring oil price on the global market during the first eight months of this year, resulting in inflation and hardship to the people, particularly those of low income. The second is the crisis in the United States' financial institutions, one of the most severe in the past century and which is expected to affect the global and Thai economy. At the initial stage, this crisis is expected to affect the stock market, cause capital outflows and increase risk from exchange rate volatility. In subsequent stages, the crisis could affect Thailand's exports due to the slowdown of the U.S. economy and other affected economies in the region, such as China and Japan, as well as Europe. Apart from these external factors, the domestic situation, which is still marked by political conflict, has constrained the effective administration of the country and affected the confidence of consumers, tourists and investors, Thai and foreign alike. The time has now come for all Thais to turn to one another, think and act together to tackle the problems with a sense of patriotism and the recognition that Thailand belongs to each and every Thai, in order to bring back security, peace and stability, restore confidence among Thais and foreigners, and contribute to sustainable and balanced progress of the nation. The Government will implement the "116 Days from Mother's Day to Father's Day: Building Unity" Project, to spur cohesiveness and solidarity among the Thai people. Towards the end of this year, the Government will look after the cremation ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhivas Rajanagarindra with highest honour accorded to her as intended by all Thai people. The Government attaches the highest importance to resolving the political conflict in Thai society through moderation. The Government is therefore determined to address this problem by listening to views from all sectors in order to narrow differences of opinion and build common agreement on the approach to solve the problem. The Government will support the judicial process in working independently and serving as a mechanism to settle disputes that have entered the legal process. The Government intends to find a peaceful solution to the problem in keeping with the ethical, caring and forgiving culture which characterizes Thai society. The Government will expeditiously revitalize the Thai economy by building domestic and foreign investors' confidence that Thailand is a secure investment destination, a democracy with the King as Head of State and adheres to the rule of law; as well as by creating a favourable investment climate through simplification of rules and regulations to facilitate businesses and through speedy implementation of the deferred investments in infrastructure necessary for enhancing the competitiveness of the country. Moreover, the Government will ensure
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