00:00Thailand's new Prime Minister, Anutin Chanvirakul, has presented his government's policy agenda to Parliament,
00:07unveiling quick-fix measures to ease the rising cost of living and win back tourists.
00:13He faces a ticking clock with only four months to deliver results before Parliament must be dissolved.
00:22Anutin, the country's third Prime Minister in two years, faces twin challenges.
00:26Economic woes worsened by a strong bud and a security threat as the border ceasefire with Cambodia threatens to unravel.
00:35His task is made harder by leading a minority government,
00:39which secured opposition support only on the condition that new elections be called in four months.
00:45Anutin's plan focuses on boosting growth, stabilising prices and easing financial strain.
00:51Measures include debt support for individuals and liquidity assistance for small and medium-sized businesses.
00:58He said his government would also focus on tourist safety and convenience,
01:02tackle fraud aimed at tourists and stimulate domestic tourism.
01:06Thailand faces slow exports, high public debt and rising living costs.
01:11The second challenge is much more serious.
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