Prayut promises gender equality, more opportunities on Women’s Day
Women are an important force in driving Thailand’s development, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared in a televised speech marking International Women’s Day on Wednesday.
The United Nations officially recognised March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1977, even though the day was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland when more than a million people rallied to support women’s rights.
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said the prime minister is hoping to create opportunities for everybody, especially women who account for more than half of the country’s population.
“The government is promoting women’s role in society and calling on all sectors to change their attitudes towards women,” Anucha quoted Prayut as saying.
He said the government aims to promote women of all ages to participate in economic and social development in order to create gender equality in the country.
He also quoted Prayut as wishing Thai women happiness, good health and success.
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