Pichai Chunhavajira

Thailand’s government shakes up its economic leadership, appointing veteran energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira as the new finance minister. Pichai inherits a sluggish economy grappling with slow growth, high household debt, and the ripple effects of a regional slowdown. His ability to revive economic activity and bridge the policy gap between the government and central bank will be critical in determining Thailand’s future economic trajectory.