PM Defends Commerce Minister Amid Durian Sales Controversy

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has strongly defended Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun amidst criticism over her online durian sales promotion strategy, dismissing calls for her resignation. The Commerce Minister explained that her proactive marketing strategies, including live commerce and promoting "super mini" durians, are aimed at protecting farmers from looming price pressures due to record production increases and extreme weather.