Politics Thaksin Unveils Vision to Transform Thailand into ASEAN Powerhouse

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Billet de France

 

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to the public sphere with a grand plan to position Thailand as a leader in aviation, electric vehicles, and green energy. Describing this as a "golden opportunity" for national transformation, Thaksin outlined strategies that could redefine the country's economic landscape.

 

Central to his proposal is making Thailand the premier aviation hub of ASEAN. Despite Thailand's geographical advantage, he argued that current policies hinder progress. He zeroed in on the Passenger Service Charge (PSC), presently set at 735 baht, significantly lower than Singapore’s 1,500 baht.

 

"Increase it by 100 baht, and Airports of Thailand (AOT) could see an additional 14 billion baht annually," he stated. A rise of 300 baht could generate 40 billion baht, enabling crucial airport upgrades, he suggested.

 

Beyond infrastructure, Thaksin highlighted restrictive policies like airport smoking bans and inadequate transit services as stumbling blocks for travellers. He advocated for increased investment in regional airports such as Chiang Mai and Phuket, and for acquiring assets like Krabi Airport to bolster Thailand’s aviation credentials.

 

However, aviation is just one part of Thaksin's vision. He also emphasised the need for a decisive shift towards electric vehicles and green energy. He urged the government to levy excise taxes on imported cars lacking Thai-made components, thereby boosting local assembly and welcoming foreign partnerships.

 

Citing a Thai-designed electric tuk tuk priced at around 200,000 baht as a benchmark, Thaksin envisioned a future driven by innovative, eco-friendly technology.

 

Thaksin also placed energy at the heart of his digital transformation agenda. He proposed developing solar farms across 1.4 million rai in the northeast, aiming to generate 40,000 MW of clean energy for emerging industries.

 

“Green electricity is the passport to attracting global data centres,” he declared, suggesting that Thailand's power costs could be cut to just 3 baht per unit, thereby transforming the country into a global high-tech hub.

 

His ultimate ambition is a "Green EGAT," featuring HVDC lines supplying constant, low-cost renewable energy to the data centres of tomorrow.

 

Thaksin’s bold proposals, if realised, offer a roadmap for Thailand to redefine its economic stance and assert itself as a formidable regional power, poised to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-18

 

 

[blaze master]

Who's country is it ? 

[ikke1959]

a hub again.... maybe the best hub is to get rid of the Shin clan....Higher fares he is proposing for PSC, as the 300 THB is on hold now.. but what will the traveler notice to pay more for nothing?? Thailand is not Singapore, look at their airport and compare that with the boring airport of Thailand, besides that the living standards in Singapore are not the same as in Thailand.. He can compare the same fares with Paris too, The man is getting senile, or crrazy.. Time to get rid of this whole family asap

[RethairedJarhead]

30 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra

“Former”…

[BayArea]

Thaksin doesn't understand that he and his family is one of the reasons standing in the way for Thailand from actually achieving greatness. 

But he's too greedy, corrupt and arrogant to see the light. 

The other reasons are the dinosaur politicians, military and the HiSo elite that won't let go of the grip they have on the country. 

[captain_shane]

None a single thing touching upon education.

[JimHuaHin]

Please go back to Dubai.

[JBChiangRai]

Please let me come back I don't want to get involved in politics, I just want to spend time with my grandchildren.

[expat_4_life]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thaksin Unveils Vision to Transform Thailand into ASEAN Powerhouse

Hang on, Thaksin is having visions now? 
We not going to be a mere "hub" anymore, rather a "powerhouse"!!  

[Thumbs]

For someone who isn't supposed to be involved in politics this guys fingers are in all the political pies

[The Alien]

Why do these associations and media continue to provide him with a platform?  (Or did he pay for these?)

He dwells in the past, distorts the present, and offers false hopes for the future.

[Lucky Bones]

A hub? Maybe a hub for soi dogs to use.🙃🙃

[parallelman]

Why is this man be allowed to carry on in political circles. Yes, okay b.e.'s but seriously the courts and the law are not lifting a finger to stop him. What a farce.

[Lucky Bones]

Just now, parallelman said:

Why is this man be allowed to carry on in political circles. Yes, okay b.e.'s but seriously the courts and the law are not lifting a finger to stop him. What a farce.

Money talks just as loud and as long as he.🙃🙃

[phetphet]

Most modern airports have a smoking ban, with provision in some of smoking rooms. Why does he think rescinding that would increase travel to Thailand? 

Increasing the PSC will cut tourism, not increase it, and putting further levies on imported cars? Really? 

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, blaze master said:

Who's country is it ? 

Thaksins.... 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, captain_shane said:

None a single thing touching upon education.

They need worker ants not thinkers.

[connda]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, aviation is just one part of Thaksin's vision. He also emphasised the need for a decisive shift towards electric vehicles and green energy. 

 

So in reality he wants to destroy the Thai economy. 

[connda]

8 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Most modern airports have a smoking ban, with provision in some of smoking rooms. Why does he think rescinding that would increase travel to Thailand? 

It would make the Thai tobacco monopoly happy.

[connda]

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

Please let me come back I don't want to get involved in politics, I just want to spend time with my grandchildren.

Dude needs to be encouraged to flee back to Dubai. 

[impulse]

Show of hands here.  How many think Thailand performed better when he was absent?  I don't.

 

And if anyone does raise their hand, what was better?  Touchy feely syndrome related stuff doesn't count.  The "T" in front of the syndrome is Thaksin in this case.

 

[newbee2022]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Billet de France

 

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to the public sphere with a grand plan to position Thailand as a leader in aviation, electric vehicles, and green energy. Describing this as a "golden opportunity" for national transformation, Thaksin outlined strategies that could redefine the country's economic landscape.

 

Central to his proposal is making Thailand the premier aviation hub of ASEAN. Despite Thailand's geographical advantage, he argued that current policies hinder progress. He zeroed in on the Passenger Service Charge (PSC), presently set at 735 baht, significantly lower than Singapore’s 1,500 baht.

 

"Increase it by 100 baht, and Airports of Thailand (AOT) could see an additional 14 billion baht annually," he stated. A rise of 300 baht could generate 40 billion baht, enabling crucial airport upgrades, he suggested.

 

Beyond infrastructure, Thaksin highlighted restrictive policies like airport smoking bans and inadequate transit services as stumbling blocks for travellers. He advocated for increased investment in regional airports such as Chiang Mai and Phuket, and for acquiring assets like Krabi Airport to bolster Thailand’s aviation credentials.

 

However, aviation is just one part of Thaksin's vision. He also emphasised the need for a decisive shift towards electric vehicles and green energy. He urged the government to levy excise taxes on imported cars lacking Thai-made components, thereby boosting local assembly and welcoming foreign partnerships.

 

Citing a Thai-designed electric tuk tuk priced at around 200,000 baht as a benchmark, Thaksin envisioned a future driven by innovative, eco-friendly technology.

 

Thaksin also placed energy at the heart of his digital transformation agenda. He proposed developing solar farms across 1.4 million rai in the northeast, aiming to generate 40,000 MW of clean energy for emerging industries.

 

“Green electricity is the passport to attracting global data centres,” he declared, suggesting that Thailand's power costs could be cut to just 3 baht per unit, thereby transforming the country into a global high-tech hub.

 

His ultimate ambition is a "Green EGAT," featuring HVDC lines supplying constant, low-cost renewable energy to the data centres of tomorrow.

 

Thaksin’s bold proposals, if realised, offer a roadmap for Thailand to redefine its economic stance and assert itself as a formidable regional power, poised to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-18

 

 

I agree 100%.

Hope Thailand will follow him despite his personal problems 

[damian]

55 minutes ago, The Alien said:

Why do these associations and media continue to provide him with a platform?  (Or did he pay for these?)

He dwells in the past, distorts the present, and offers false hopes for the future.

He's in trouble on a number of fronts and losing popiularity.

 

As usual, in these circumstances, he jumps on the bandwagon to paint himself as the countries only saviour hoping  it will curry favour with the born to rule and get him off the hook.  

 

Not sure it's going to work this time.  

 

[jippytum]

Thaksin's vision is to add to his enormous wealth 

[Tom100]

China is the regional/global leader in aviation, electric vehicles, and green energy.

 

Thailand is not even a competitor. So WTF is he smoking?

[gtr]

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

Please let me come back I don't want to get involved in politics, I just want to spend time with my grandchildren.

He must dislike these grandkids with the amount of time he spends in the spotlight 

[hanbla]

1 hour ago, Thumbs said:

For someone who isn't supposed to be involved in politics this guys fingers are in all the political pies

Yes he is everywhere, trying to get benefits for himself. I don't understand why people doesn't complain more. But media like him because they get a lot of clicks when they write about him

[crazykopite]

It’s time this old fool

was put out to grass with all the other buffalo 

[Quentin Zen]

This guy is THE powerhouse .    To some, fear.  To some, respect.  To some, worship.  To some, run.  

 

Thaksin Shinawatra › Net worth

 

 

 

 

2.1 billion USD

2025

[quake]

Tony,  gobbing off again.