Phitsanulok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra convened the second meeting of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Committee at her residence in Phitsanulok this morning, discussing official matters before her departure to Nong Khai Province for a festival opening ceremony.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting started at 09.05 a.m. with Ms. Shinawatra leading discussions with her five policy advisors. The session was designated as internal, prohibiting media access to ensure the discussions remained confidential. This meeting follows the initial gathering that took place after the Prime Minister assigned five specific policy advisory boards on September 26 to streamline government functions and focus on strategic governance.
No specific details regarding the discussion topics were released, highlighting the private and focused nature of these high-level governmental meetings. The Prime Minister’s decision to keep the media at bay underscores the sensitive nature of the policy discussions likely c
entered around national issues requiring discreet deliberation.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister and her team are scheduled to travel from Don Mueang Military Airport 2, Wing 6, at 2:45 p.m. to Phon Phisai District in Nong Khai Province. There, she will preside over the annual Ok Phansa and Naga Fireballs Festival 2024 at Naga Bek Fa Square, an event celebrating a significant Buddhist holiday and local culture.