Politics
Prime Minister Anutin Addresses NDC Symposium on National Strategy
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the NDC’68 Symposium, emphasizing the role of the National Defence College in national development while clarifying its non-political nature.
On September 7, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the 'NDC’68 Symposium' at the National Defence College (NDC) in Bangkok. The event focused on presenting policy recommendations to drive national strategy, centered on the theme of 'Resilient.'
During his address, the Prime Minister highlighted three key areas for national advancement: reforming economic tools, restructuring the bureaucracy, and developing human capital. Addressing the attendees, which included military representatives and NDC students, Anutin emphasized that the NDC is not a political entity. He encouraged the network of alumni to act as a bridge in communicating government policies to the public to support national development efforts.
For residents and visitors, this event underscores the government's current focus on administrative and economic reform. While the Prime Minister’s speech aimed to align the NDC’s research with state objectives, the practical implementation of these policy proposals remains to be seen. The Prime Minister noted that he attended the event early, as he is scheduled to represent the Thai monarchy at the funeral of the King of Norway on September 9. Further details regarding how these specific policy recommendations will be integrated into the national budget or legislative agenda have not yet been confirmed.