Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed confidence that the Pheu Thai Party will regain power, while reaffirming its core mission of serving the people.
The party on Friday released a 23-minute video on its official Facebook page featuring Ms Paetongtarn, Thailand’s 31st prime minister and current party leader, reflecting on two years of governance under the Pheu Thai-led administration.
The video is the first in a new series titled ‘Pheu Thai Will Return’, which seeks to emphasise the party’s long-standing promise to improve people’s quality of life and ensure national well-being.
The message also underscored Pheu Thai’s readiness to continue unfinished work if entrusted with leadership once again.
In her address, Ms Paetongtarn reiterated her support for signature policies, including the 20-baht cap on electric train fares, affordable housing projects, and education grants.
She also pointed to ambitious tourism initiatives, such as bringing Formula 1 races and world-class entertainment festivals like Tomorrowland to Thailand, as part of efforts to revitalise the economy.
‘If Pheu Thai returns to government, we’ll definitely push these ideas forward,’ she said. ‘Man-made destinations can refresh and renew our country.’
On national security, she highlighted cybercrime as an urgent concern, revealing that she herself had once been targeted by scammers using AI-generated audio to impersonate a world leader.
‘The voice message sounded just like President Trump, though slightly robotic. If I can be tricked, ordinary people are at even greater risk,’ she said. ‘That’s why I was determined to crack down on it – and we succeeded.’
She credited international cooperation, particularly with Myanmar, for successful efforts against online scams, while also stressing the importance of ongoing campaigns against drug trafficking, the expansion of universal healthcare, and support for creative industries through initiatives such as Thailand Creative Culture Agency.
As a Gen Y leader, Ms Paetongtarn said her generational perspective helped her connect with people and adapt to modern governance.
‘Being in government doesn’t mean solving every problem in a few months,’ she said. ‘But I believe we laid strong foundations, especially in the economy.’
She concluded by reaffirming Pheu Thai’s political identity as a party rooted in listening to the people and solving real problems.
‘Even if I’m not prime minister, the mission remains. Serving the people is our most important goal.’