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

President Prabowo Subianto exchanged ideas with three former prime ministers of Thailand at Wisma Danantara, Jakarta, on Thursday. The three are Thaksin Shinawatra, who served from 2001 to 2006, Yingluck Shinawatra, who served from 2011 to 2014, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who served 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 been established for a long time,” said Teddy, describing the atmosphere of President Prabowo’s meeting with the three influential figures from the Shinawatra family. The meeting was held in a long-table format, with President Prabowo seated flanked by Danantara executives, while the three former Thai PMs sat opposite him. “Thaksin Shinawatra, who currently serves as a member of the Danantara Advisory Board, provided input and exchanged ideas with President Prabowo and Danantara leadership regarding various opportunities to strengthen investment, asset management strategies, and national economic development oriented towards long-term growth,” Teddy stated. Teddy added that the meeting reflects the Indonesian government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen friendship networks with world leaders and figures through close communication. “Through close communication with world leaders and figures, the Indonesian government continues to strengthen friendship networks while opening space for the exchange of ideas and experiences as part of efforts to expand international cooperation and reinforce Indonesia’s position amidst ever-evolving global dynamics,” he said. Prior to the meeting at Wisma Danantara, President Prabowo had received Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn at his private residence on Jalan Kertanegara, Jakarta, on Wednesday evening. Thaksin is a former Thai prime minister who was quite popular due to his pro-people leadership style. Meanwhile, Yingluck, Thaksin’s younger sister, was Thailand’s first female prime minister. Paetongtarn, Thaksin’s youngest daughter, made history as Thailand’s youngest prime minister.