Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed “no retaliation” against opponents as he pledged transparency and rule of law under his administration.

The Pheu Thai Party is looking to move on after its loss in the prime ministerial election on Friday, pledging to work as a real opposition party that prioritises straightforward politics, Pheu Thai MP Anusorn Iamsa-ard says.

The Bhumjaithai Party has confirmed that it is considering reviving the government’s “Khon La Khrueng” (Let’s Go Halves) co-payment scheme as part of efforts to stimulate Thailand’s slowing economy.

RECAP: Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense sell-off of Chinese equities eased, amid reports the country’s financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping. A Wall Street stock rally also lifted sentiment.

Thailand may lose an opportunity to increase digital economy investment, including in data centres, if it does not step up efforts to significantly increase its supply of clean power, says SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, an integrated clean energy developer.

According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.