Thai PM says new finance minister likely to be picked next month

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BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand's prime minister said on Thursday (Sept 17) he expected to choose a new finance minister next month for the job of reviving an ailing economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic after the abrupt exit of the previous minister.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BANGKOK - Thailand's prime minister said on Thursday he expected to choose a new finance minister next month for the job of reviving an ailing economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic after the abrupt exit of the previous minister.

Investors wants a quick and suitable replacement to build confidence and for policy continuity with billions of dollars of stimulus measures being rolled out. Asked whether he had approached the three candidates cited in local media, Mr Prayut said"I don't know who has proposed but everyone has the qualifications".

Earlier this month, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said he is"ready to work for the country" amid the economic crisis.

 

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