Thirat Sets Strategic Guidelines for Enhancing Women’s Development Fund.

Bangkok: Thirat, Deputy Minister of Interior, has unveiled strategic guidelines aimed at advancing the Women's Development Fund with a focus on harnessing digital technology to boost the potential, employment, and income of its members. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Teerarat Samretwanich, who also serves as the Deputy Minister of Interior, presided over the 11th meeting of the Women's Development Fund Executive Committee and the Bangkok Women's Development Fund Executive Subcommittee. During the meeting, she outlined policies designed to propel the Fund's objectives. Mr. Siam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Community Development Department, was present to welcome attendees and deliver a report on the Fund's performance. Ms. Thirat emphasized her commitment to strengthening women's roles in society through the Fund. She highlighted the government's policy to facilitate access to revolving funds for female entrepreneurs looking to enhance their products and services. The initiative also aims to cult ivate financial discipline among fund members. In collaboration with the Women's Development Fund Executive Board and the Community Development Department, efforts will be made to address current challenges, such as personnel structure issues and the lack of budget support for the fiscal year 2025. These budgetary constraints arose due to a governmental transition before the administration of Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra. The administration is committed to improving the Fund by increasing capital for reliable debtors and expanding access to funding for new female member groups through digital solutions, including data integration and loan application processes via government apps.