Anutin Charnvirakul: “This agreement will provide the building blocks for a lasting peace.”

Critics had focused on the potential debt burden while overlooking gains in trade, investment, exports and economic growth.

The 1.2% interest rate would be worthwhile if economic returns exceeded financing costs.

Following last week’s shooting, Anutin has promised new gun laws, including restrictions on carrying firearms in public.

The main issue was academic stress," the prime minister said.