Prabowo Meets Three Former Thai PMs, Discusses Investment and Economic Strategy

Jakarta, VIVA – President Prabowo Subianto exchanged views with three former Thai prime ministers at Danantara House in Jakarta on Thursday.

The three were Thaksin Shinawatra, Thai prime minister from 2001 to 2006; Yingluck Shinawatra, prime minister from 2011 to 2014; and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, prime minister from 2024 to 2025.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained that the meeting was also attended by Danantara CEO Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, CIO Pandu Sjahrir and COO Dony Oskaria.

“The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the close friendship that has long been established,” said Teddy, describing the meeting between President Prabowo and the three leading figures of the Shinawatra family.

The meeting was held in a long-table format, with President Prabowo seated flanked by senior Danantara officials, while the three former Thai prime ministers sat opposite him.

“Thaksin Shinawatra, who currently serves as a member of Danantara’s Advisory Council, offered a number of suggestions and exchanged views with President Prabowo and Danantara’s leadership on various opportunities to strengthen investment, asset management strategies and the development of a national economy oriented towards long-term growth,” said Teddy.

Teddy added that the meeting reflected the Indonesian government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its network of friendships with world leaders and figures through close communication.

“Through close communication with world leaders and figures, the Indonesian government continues to strengthen its network of friendships whilst opening space for the exchange of ideas and experience, as part of efforts to expand international cooperation and consolidate Indonesia’s position amid ever-changing global dynamics,” he said.

Prior to Thursday’s meeting at Danantara House, President Prabowo had received Thaksin, Yingluck and Paetongtarn at his private residence on Jalan Kertanegara, Jakarta, on Wednesday evening, 8 July 2026.

Thaksin was a popular former Thai prime minister known for his pro-people leadership style, whilst his younger sister Yingluck was Thailand’s first female prime minister.

Paetongtarn, Thaksin’s youngest daughter, also made history as Thailand’s youngest prime minister.