Prayut, who is UTN’s prime minister candidate and strategy committee president, was joined by party executives including leader Peeraphan Salirathaviphak and secretary-general Akanat Promphan at the unveiling event in Bangkok.
The UTN economic team is led by ML Chayotid Kridakon and includes three experienced economists – Chawin Athakravisunthorn, Wit Wannakrairoj and Win Suteerachai.
ML Chayotid is a Thailand trade representative and a former managing director of JP Morgan Securities (Thailand).
UTN also unveiled the following panel of economic advisers:
- Trairong Suwannakhiri, the party's chief adviser, will be responsible for macroeconomics and finance policy.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, responsible for household debt.
- Minister of Social Development and Human Security Chuti Krairiksh, responsible for vulnerable groups and senior citizens.
- Minister of PM’s Office Anucha Nakasai, responsible for agricultural policy.
- Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin, responsible for labour policy.
- Rienthong Nanna, director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, responsible for healthcare and quality of life.