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The Bank of Thailand is expected to continue its easing cycle for the rest of 2025 amid a slowing economy. It has maintained its growth forecasts at 2.3% for 2025 and 1.7% for 2026. Our 2025 forecast is in line with the central bank’s. However, recent political instability adds downside risks to growth.

We therefore expect the central bank to lower its benchmark policy rate by a further 50 basis points, bringing it to a terminal rate of 1.00% by the end of 2026. We see this delivered in two rounds — one by the end of 2025, most likely in December, and another in the second half of 2026.

Deflationary pressures are mounting. Headline inflation has undershot even our modest expectations so far in 2025, with consumer prices falling by 0.7% year-on-year in July and rising just 0.2% on average in the first seven months of the year. As a result, we now expect no change in consumer prices on average for 2025 — down from our previous forecast of an increase of 0.6% — and see headline inflation ending the year close to zero.

Moreover, the baht has strengthened by around 7% to trade at 32.20 to the US dollar, its strongest since February 2022. In its latest monetary policy statement, the central bank highlighted concerns about the baht’s impact on export competitiveness. These concerns have likely grown since the US imposed 19% tariffs on imports of Thai goods.

That said, monetary easing alone will not be enough to stem appreciation pressure on the baht, especially if investor confidence in the dollar erodes further. The US Federal Reserve is facing increasing political pressure from President Donald Trump, who has publicly and repeatedly advocated for looser monetary policy.

Any US rate cuts could be perceived by markets as politically motivated, potentially undermining confidence in the Fed’s independence, especially if rate cuts occur alongside fiscal slippage or policy uncertainty.

Accordingly, we maintain our forecast for the baht to trade in the range between 32.00 and 33.50 range for the rest of the year.

Huawei Consumer Business Group (Thailand) has officially launched the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, its latest fashion-forward smartwatch line, under the concept ‘Ride the Wind.’ The new series blends cutting-edge design with high-performance features tailored for sports and adventure enthusiasts, especially those into extreme activities like running, cycling, golf, and diving. With over 100 workout modes, advanced health tracking, and compatibility with both iOS and Android via the HUAWEI Health app, the GT 6 Series aims to redefine wearable technology.

Available now starting at ?6,990, customers purchasing between 2 October and 2 November 2025 will receive complimentary gifts worth up to ?8,146. These include HUAWEI FreeBuds 6i, a 3-month Health+ membership, premium golf features, and a one-year ALive insurance package powered by AIA, covering up to ?200,000 for illness and accidents.

The GT 6 Series reflects Huawei’s vision to drive the ‘Fashion Forward’ movement in smartwatches, combining trendsetting aesthetics with powerful functionality. Designed to resonate with a new generation of users who value style, performance, and holistic well-being, the watches come in various models and sizes to suit different lifestyles.

The flagship HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro (46mm) features a premium titanium alloy case, sapphire glass, and a nano-ceramic back. It boasts a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and is available in titanium, brown fabric, and black fluoroelastomer straps. The standard GT 6 (46mm) offers a rugged octagonal design with green or black straps, while the compact GT 6 (41mm) showcases elegance with a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen, Roman numeral bezel, and a new rotating strap clasp for smaller wrists. Strap options include white vegan leather, purple fluoroelastomer, and Milanese gold metal.

All models feature ultra-bright displays with up to 3,000 nits brightness for clear visibility under sunlight and EasyFit 3.0 for quick strap changes. The GT 6 Series also introduces advanced fitness features, including over 100 workout modes, an AI personal coach, and the new HUAWEI Sunflower Positioning System 2.0, which improves GPS accuracy from 10 to 8 metres using six satellite systems.

Cyclists benefit from the industry-first Cycling Virtual Power feature, offering pro-level power metrics. The GT 6 Pro further enhances outdoor sports with trail running analytics, ski tracking, and zoomable golf course maps.

On the health front, the GT 6 Series debuts TruSenseS, a new sensor system for more precise health monitoring. It includes TruSleepS for sleep analysis, Health Insight for holistic wellness data, and an upgraded Emotional Wellbeing system that tracks 12 emotional states in real time, offering stress management tips and emotional balance support.

Battery life is another highlight, with Huawei’s new high-silicon stacked battery technology boosting density by 37% and capacity by 65% over previous models. The 46mm version lasts up to 21 days on typical use, while the 41mm model offers up to 14 days, reducing the need for frequent charging.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series is now available in Thailand at HUAWEI Experience Stores, authorised retailers, and online platforms including HUAWEI Store, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Remember that Netflix documentary last year called The Program: Cons, Cults, And Kidnapping? It exposed the horrors young people endure through parent-sanctioned abductions to so-called academies designed to “fix” wayward kids. That documentary left many of us shaken with its raw look into an industry that preys on fear and promises false solutions.

While Netflix’s latest limited series isn’t directly based on that story, Wayward is loosely inspired by the broader troubled-teen industry — an industry that is itself steeped in cruelty and exploitation. What unfolds behind closed doors of this fictional academy might churn your stomach just as much as any real-world documentary.

This project marks a significant shift for actor and filmmaker Mae Martin, previously known for their sharp comedy and the semi-autobiographical Netflix drama Feel Good (2020). With Wayward, Martin moves into the realm of psychological thriller, writing and creating the entire series. The result is ominous, suspenseful and at times deeply unsettling. While the show’s premise is undeniably absorbing, the execution is not without flaws. Still, it demonstrates Martin’s ability to flex a different side of creative talent.

The series is set in the picture-perfect town of Tall Pines, Vermont, where sinister secrets linger beneath the town’s postcard exterior. Shortly after LGBTI couple Alex Dempsey (played by Martin), a police officer and their pregnant wife Laura Redman (Sarah Gadon) move into their new home, Alex crosses paths with two desperate students from the local Tall Pines Academy — Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind).

Their yearning to escape hints at something rotten at the core of both the school and the town. As Alex investigates a string of troubling incidents, suspicion naturally turns towards Evelyn Wade (Toni Collette), the school’s enigmatic leader.

Alex is the classic outsider figure — a cop new to town, trying to establish roots in a community that appears wholesome yet radiates an unnerving energy. Tall Pines itself is never fully fleshed out, but from the outset we sense that this is a place bound by shared secrets, where everyone’s smiles conceal something unsettling.

The residents are overly warm, bordering on invasive, their friendliness ringing false to the point of menace. The show uses this atmosphere effectively, conjuring echoes of cult dramas or stories where idyllic communities conceal monstrous truths.

I personally would have loved to see the town’s history and lore explored more deeply, but I understand why Martin keeps the focus tight on the academy itself. To wander too far into world-building might have distracted from the claustrophobic terror of the school.

The narrative is split between two main perspectives. On one side, we follow Alex and Laura as they settle into Tall Pines and slowly confront the town’s strangeness. On the other, we witness the daily lives of the academy’s students. Inside, the academy is portrayed less as a school and more as a regimented asylum or prison. The discipline is suffocating, the routines cruel and the supposed lessons serve only to break down the kids’ sense of self.

The so-called “circle therapy” sessions are particularly chilling, recalling elements of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) crossed with A Clockwork Orange (1971). The emphasis is on psychological torment and manipulation, masquerading as treatment. These sequences are disturbing but crucial — they force us to reckon with the irreparable damage such places inflict.

At times, Wayward becomes genuinely difficult to watch, but that discomfort underscores why we root for the kids. Even when they lash out with aggression or defiance, they are victims first, fighting for survival in a system designed to crush them.

I was especially drawn to the dynamic between Alex and Laura. Their marriage is not presented as flawless or simplistic. As Alex struggles with her outsider status in Tall Pines, Laura reconnects with old acquaintances — and with her own past as a former academy student. This creates fissures in their relationship, moments of strength tested by lingering shadows of trauma. I appreciated how the show avoided painting their partnership as either idealised or doomed; instead, it felt lived-in and layered.

Then there’s Toni Collette, who delivers yet another commanding performance as Evelyn Wade. Collette is at once magnetic and chilling — her charm barely disguising the manipulative, opportunistic leader beneath. She plays Evelyn as less of a maternal figure and more of a cult leader wielding both soft persuasion and brute force. Her presence electrifies every scene and she’s a major reason why the show remains compelling even when the narrative falters. Unfortunately, for all its tension and intrigue, the series stumbles towards its conclusion. As the final episodes unfold, Wayward begins to resemble a teen adventure story more than an adult psychological thriller. The ending is especially unsatisfying. While one storyline finds clear resolution, most others are left hanging. Ambiguity can work when it deepens a narrative’s themes, but here it feels more like the writers abandoned threads they didn’t know how to resolve. Given that Wayward is intended as a self-contained limited series, this lack of closure is frustrating.

The buildup — schemes, betrayals and escalating risks — promises payoff that never fully arrives. When the credits roll on the final episode, I felt that little had actually been accomplished. I don’t demand a neat bow on every storyline, but I do want the sense that the journey meant something. Here, too much is left floating unresolved, leaving me more annoyed than haunted.

Still, for all its missteps, Wayward remains both provocative and thought-provoking. As a filmmaker, Martin explores the tension between critical thinking and the societal pressures to conform, especially in how authority preys on vulnerability. When the show works, it is unsettling, gripping and deeply resonant. The problem is that it doesn’t sustain that momentum consistently.

In the end, it’s watchable, often intriguing series with flashes of brilliance, but one that never quite coheres into something essential.

Guru By Bangkok Post’s pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in. Capella Bangkok’s Côte by Mauro Colagreco marks its fifth anniversary with a culinary celebration, uniting three chefs. For two nights only, Côte’s executive chef Davide Garavaglia will be joined by Mauro Colagreco and Himanshu Saini, executive chef of Dubai’s Trèsind Studio. The menu will blends culture, tradition and innovation.

Culinary collab / Mia / Oct 9

For one night only, on Oct 9, chef Sam Aisbett of Akuna, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will be joining chefs Pongcharn “Top” Russell and Michelle Goh in the Mia kitchen. Chef Aisbett will present an eight-course tasting menu that fuses his bold, modern Australian roots with Mia’s contemporary European flair. Expect a vibrant celebration of Vietnam’s produce, indigenous herbs and Bangkok’s dynamic culinary spirit.

Wine tour / Le Meridien Bangkok / Oct 8

Le Méridien Bangkok will host an evening of discovery with “El Arte del Vino – The Art of Spanish Wine”, a curated celebration of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions paired with contemporary European cuisine. The dinner will be staged at Tempo on Oct 8. Diners will be transported from the Mediterranean shores of Catalonia to the highlands of Ribera del Duero and the distinctive vineyards of Bierzo.

Four-hands dinner / Pullman Bangkok King Power / Oct 9-12

From Oct 9-12, Pullman Bangkok King Power will offer the elegance of French cuisine and the warmth of Mexican flavours. Chefs Charles Coulombeau from La Maison dans le Parc, Nancy, France, and Enrique Casarrubias from Oxte, Paris, France, will offer a six-course set menu blending refined techniques. On Oct 11-12, there will be a brunch offering at Deja Vu and Dusk, where a 10-course menu will be complemented by a welcome caviar trolley and an unlimited charcuterie trolley.

One night only / Jampa x Maison Brotte / Oct 9

Jampa, Phuket will host a one-night-only culinary journey with Maison Brotte, which will pair wine with seasonal creations on Oct 9. Maison Brotte is a historic ChSteauneuf-du-Pape estate from France.

Four-hands dinner / Blue by Alain Ducasse x Baan Tepa / Oct 8

Blue by Alain Ducasse will join hands with Baan Tepa to offer a four-hands collab between chefs Evens Lopez and Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam. The dinner will be six-courses.

Wellness Festival / The Peninsula Bangkok / Oct 3-5

The Wellness Festival returns to The Peninsula Bangkok from Oct 3-5. The festival brings together wellness experts to lead a diverse programme of activities, including mindful movement, yoga, sound healing, ice bath therapy and nutrition workshops, each designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. There will be hybrid training with Coach Coke Kajohnsin; ice bath therapy with Suthida Krishnapala; sound healing and ayurveda wellness with Ornphicha Mahasintuan; SUP and Soul Aqua Yoga with Kru Aom; and cooking classes with chefs Antonio Bitetto, Ying Monnipa Rungthong and Hans Zahner hands-on sessions exploring fitness, nutrition and health-focused gastronomy designed to inspire wellness through food.

Pet care / Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre / Oct 9-12

The International Pet Variety Exhibition 2025 returns for its 15th edition under the theme, ‘Annyeong: BFF In Korea’. Organised by Impact Exhibition Management, in collaboration with the Thai Pet Product Industries Association and Perfect Companion Group, the event will be held at Halls 7-8, Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre. More than 10,000m² will be transformed to an immersive Korean village made for pets and their humans. The 15th anniversary edition will host more than 250 booths, showcasing a wide variety of pet products and services from Thailand and around the world. From grooming essentials to pet wellness, food, fashion and technology, the event brings together manufacturers, exporters, distributors and retailers across the entire pet care ecosystem.

EAT

Eleven dishes / Asiatique Ancient Tea House / Until Nov 30

Asiatique Ancient Tea House is offering a curated collection of 11 signature dishes. The restaurant’s talented chefs have crafted a selection of delectable dim sum, including Charcoal shrimp har gao with truffle and boiled pork and shrimp dumplings; Fish maw in red gravy; Crispy noodles with chicken gravy; Black grouper with black bean sauce on rice noodles; and Sichuan-style mala beef noodles.

Timeless classic / Le Méridien Chiang Rai

Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is offering its signature Beef khao soi at Latest Recipe. The narrative of this signature dish begins with the careful selection of premium beef shank, chosen for its delicate marbling and rich flavour. The beef is meticulously slow-simmered for three to four hours to achieve a remarkably tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is served with Yunnan pickled mustard greens, pickled rakkyo and house-made pork crackling. The dish is presented with both soft-boiled and crispy fried noodles, finished with a touch of chilli oil and a wedge of lime.

Maguro omakase / Kisara

Embark on an extraordinary culinary journey at Kisara at Conrad Bangkok, with the launch of the exclusive “Maguro Omakase” experience. Curated by executive chef Ryan Dadufalza, the 10-course dinner showcases the finest cuts of premium maguro, flown in fresh from Japan and prepared with masterful precision and artistry. Available only on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Afternoon tea / Tea and Tipple

As seasons change city, Tea and Tipple at Centara Grand at CentralWorld is offering the autumn afternoon tea delight with sweeping skyline views with handcrafted delights. The menu features scones with jam and clotted cream, smoked salmon mille-feuille with avocado, pan-seared foie gras on brioche, lobster rolls and smoked turkey with Gruyère and cranberry. Sweet creations include pistachio choux, orange cake, chocolate mille-feuille, macarons and silky pralines. Tea and Tipple tempts with gourmet Pascucci coffee, Mariage Frères teas, curated whisky flights and a considered selection of cocktails and fine spirits.

Bold flavours / Viu

Viu at The St. Regis Bangkok is offering a tailor-made lunch set where diners can choose between two or three courses. The Epic Dinner begins with a seafood tower, fresh sushi and sashimi, and the pizza of the day, all served family-style at the table. The October highlights include Le fritture all’Italiana; Tagliatelle with black mussels sauce; Wagyu beef cheeks with polenta; alongside premium grilles, including Australian Wagyu beef striploin, Australian lamb rack and a special serving of Boston lobster tail per guest. The Signature Sunday Brunch will offer game meat specialties. Guests can savour Stir-fried wild boar with thai herbs; Venison carpaccio with Grana Padano and arugula; Homemade wild rabbit ravioli; Handmade tagliatelle with duck ragout; and Crocodile skewers.

New venue / Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort and Spa

Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort and Spa recently unveiled Panasia Grill, a new dining destination where fire, flavour and creativity converge. Panasia Grill offers guests a ‘grill-it-yourself’ experience featuring premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and curated beverage pairings. The interior reflects the grilling concept with charred wood textures, rock-clad walls inspired by charcoal, and artistic features that evoke the heat and vibrance of the flames. The bar serves as a lively prelude to the evening, with a wide selection of craft beers, wines and select sakes. Panasia Grill also integrates art as a central element of its identity. Playful and thought-provoking artworks reinterpret Asian heritage with a modern twist, offering visual surprises throughout the space. Think a Qing-era noblewoman whimsically blowing bubblegum.

TRAVEL

Kids programme / Melia Pattaya

Meliá Pattaya Hotel is helping to enhance the family-friendly credentials with an array of kid-focused draws. The Kidsdom is a dedicated space where children can unleash their creativity and energy. The schedule features plaster doll-painting, whale headband craft, balloon art, paper mosaics and keychain workshops.

New regional route / AirAsia / Until Oct 31

In time for year-end celebration, AirAsia has introduced a new cross-region route between Chiang Mai and Udon Thani, operating four times per week. To celebrate the new flight, passengers can book promotional rates until Oct 31 while flights operate from Dec 1 to March 28, 2026.

STUFF

Plump look / Gucci Beauty

Achieve a healthy-looking glow and a plumped, even complexion in an instant with Gucci Beauty’s new effortless natural face duo: Gucci Glow Skin Tint and Gucci Matte Powder. Designed to care, even and blur, the products make it easy to create a fresh, natural makeup look that lasts all day. Gucci Glow Skin Tint is a lightweight foundation with the benefits of a hydrating cream. It is available in 20 shades. The Gucci Matte Powder can be used alone or paired with the Gucci Glow Skin Tint and is available in 10 shades.

New collection / Cos

Cos has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 campaign, presenting a modern wardrobe where elegance meets ease. The collection is defined by fine materials, precise tailoring and subtle yet striking details. Womenswear offers a wardrobe designed to transition from day to evening. Structured 1950’s-inspired silhouettes emphasise the waist with feminine cuts and open necklines, while a wool coat is shaped by rounded, meticulously constructed lines. Menswear explores sartorial design through the lens of modern utility. Heritage references emerge through outerwear, heavy knitwear and relaxed tailoring, with traditional forms reinterpreted – inside-out lapels, oversized proportions and sharp shoulders bring an edge to classic designs.

New change / Disney+

Disney+ Hotstar will be rebranded as Disney+ in Thailand on Oct 9 while Hulu becomes the global general entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star. Thai fans can look forward to an exciting slate of US, Korean and Japanese originals arriving soon on the Hulu tile. Among the highly anticipated titles are Ryan Murphy’s legal drama All’s Fair, featuring Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian and Niecy Nash; the Korean romantic comedy Would You Marry Me, starring Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min; the Korean thriller The Manipulated with Ji Changwook and Doh Kyungsoo; and the coming-of-age Japanese anime Wandance.

Agricultural innovation and sustainable growth took centre stage at Farm Expo 2025, where CLP Group led the way in presenting new technologies, knowledge and partnerships under the theme ‘Empowering A Better Life.’ The event at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani highlighted how the company is moving beyond machinery to create a platform of opportunity that drives real transformation for Thai farmers and entrepreneurs.

This year, CLP Group went beyond displaying machinery and technology, creating a true ‘platform of opportunity’ for farmers, entrepreneurs and value chain partners to see how agricultural transformation can begin today.

Highlight Zones Driving Real Impact

Empowering Income – Visitors explored innovations such as the TEC Biomass Dryer, which reduces energy costs by more than 30%, and the CBR350 Rice Mill, which increases product value by up to 20% compared with traditional methods. These solutions reaffirm that CLP’s technology is not merely machinery but a tool to enhance farmers’ income and long-term security.

Empowering Knowledge – Expert-led forums covered strategies across the value chain, from seed selection and processing innovation to premium market positioning. Participants-including entrepreneurs, farmer groups, students and the public-confirmed they left with practical insights for application in their own fields.

Empowering Network – CLP also created spaces for farmers and local entrepreneurs to connect with business partners, leading to pilot orders and promising future collaborations.

Building a Foundation for the Future

A key milestone of this year’s expo was the signing of an MoU with Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya to advance research and development in agricultural technologies. The partnership aims to foster innovation that can be practically applied in farming communities while supporting sustainable business models.

In addition, CLP’s Chief Executive Officer, Vachara Leegomonchai, engaged with teachers and students on the theme ‘The Future of Agriculture and Innovation.’ These discussions will feed into the upcoming Green Academy Leaders initiative, designed to nurture a new generation of youth leaders with the vision to drive sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Honouring Agricultural Innovators

Another highlight was the presentation of the CLP Agricultural Innovator Awards 2025, which recognised outstanding farmers who have pioneered innovations across multiple categories. The awards underscore CLP’s commitment to celebrating farmers not only as producers but also as true developers and changemakers within the agricultural sector.

Miss Vachara Leegomonchai, Chief Executive Officer of CLP Group, remarked: ‘For us, ‘Empowering A Better Life’ is not just a slogan-it is a promise. This event proves that farmers and entrepreneurs can return home with the knowledge, tools and networks needed to build secure and sustainable livelihoods.’

The success of Farm Expo 2025 confirms that CLP Group is not only a leader in agricultural machinery but is also stepping forward as a partner for growth for Thai farmers. By building a connected value chain from farm to global markets, CLP continues to advance its vision of ‘Empowering A Better Life’ at every level of society.

The Department of Corrections has confirmed that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is legally eligible to submit a second petition for a royal pardon, as his initial request in 2023 was not rejected.

Pol Lt Col Prawut Wongsinil, director-general of the Department of Corrections, said on Friday that thatThaksin can file a second royal pardon petition in accordance with the law. He explained that if the first request had been rejected, the petitioner would be required to wait two years before reapplying.

‘In Thaksin’s case, the first petition was not rejected, so he is eligible to file a second request for a royal pardon without having to wait for the two-year period’, said the department chief, adding that other legal conditions would still need to be considered.

On Thursday, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said the ministry has set up a panel to review convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon.

Thaksin’s lawyer, Winyat Chatmontree, confirmed early this week that his client had submitted the petition and maintained that it was a right granted to all inmates serving final sentences.

On Friday, Po l Lt Gen Rutthapon said he would review reports from the ministry’s permanent secretary when asked by reporters about the progress of the ministry’s committee deliberations on Thaksin’s petition.

He added discussions had already been held on Thursday. However, he had not yet received the panel’s findings.

The newly-appointed justice minister gave his remarks after attending a merit-making ceremony at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) marking its 23rd anniversary.

Permanent secretary for the ministry Phongsawat Neelayothin, who also attended the ceremony, said the committee was still deliberating.

When asked whether Thaksin is legally entitled to file a second petition since his previous request was made in 2023, she said the matter was being reviewed strictly in line with the Criminal Procedure Code.

‘If we look at the timeline, it has been more than two years, so yes, it is possible,’ said Ms Phongsawat. She added that other details must also be considered.

She said the committee was expected to conclude its review within three days. Once completed, the findings would be submitted to the justice minister, who would then decide whether to forward the matter to the Secretariat of the Cabinet.

Thaksin, 76, was sent back to prison on Sept 9, 2025, on the order of the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, which ruled that the time he spent in the Police General Hospital did not count as part of his incarceration.

The court ordered the billionaire to serve one year in prison, in line with the commuted term of his original sentence.

On Thursday, former prime minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, along with her sister, Pintongta Kunakornwong, visited Thaksin at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.

According to Ms Paetongtarn, her father had some neck issues, but he appeared fine overall.

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.’