According to a recent poll, a majority of Thai voters want the new government to lower the cost of living, improve social security and raise the minimum wage, and improve the skills of the workforce. They also want the government to fight poverty, debt and social inequality.
Most important to voters is the cost of living, including water, electricity and cooking gas. Second in importance are free health screenings, access to the internet, income streams, and subsidized low-interest loans for small businesses.
In response to voter requests, the new government should focus on the following eight policy areas: stimulating the economy, improving working conditions, lowering the cost of living, easing the debt burden, improving social security, developing the economy, supporting agriculture, and helping small and medium-sized businesses.
In addition, the new government should pay particular attention to environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. It is necessary to introduce tougher standards for industrial enterprises and make the environmental tax mandatory for large companies.
In addition, the government should continue to promote the development of infrastructure and improve the quality of education in order to improve the economic competitiveness of the country.
