Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced his first Cabinet reshuffle, with the intention of enhancing government administration, after seven months in office. The announcement shows the departure of four cabinet members, the entry of six newcomers and the shuffling of several cabinet posts. The new cabinet has received royal endorsement from His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and was officially published in the Royal Gazette on April 27, 2024.
Key Changes
- H.E. Srettha Thavisin steps down from the Minister of Finance position and remains as Prime Minister of Thailand.
- Deputy Prime Ministers:
- H.E. Suriya Juangrungruangkit is appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, while remaining in his position as Minister of Transport.
- H.E. Pichai Chunhavajira is appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
- H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin steps down from the Deputy Prime Minister position and is appointed as Minister of Public Health.
- H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara steps down from the Deputy Prime Minister position.
- Prime Minister’s Office: H.E. Jakkapong Saengmanee, H.E. Pichit Chuenban, and H.E. Jiraporn Sinthuprai are appointed as Ministers Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, replacing H.E. Puangpet Chunlaiad.
- Ministry of Finance: H.E. Pichai Chunhavajira replaces H.E. Srettha Thavisin as Minister of Finance. H.E. Phaopoom Rojanasakul is appointed as Deputy Minister of Finance.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara steps down from the Deputy Prime Minister position. It has been reported in Thailand that H.E. Parnpree resigns from Minister of Foreign Affairs position after the reshuffle.
- Ministry of Transport: H.E. Suriya Juangrungruangkit remains as Minister of Transport and takes on the additional role of Deputy Prime Minister.
- Ministry of Tourism and Sports: H.E. Sermsak Pongpanich transitions from Minister of Culture to Minister of Tourism and Sports.
- Ministry of Culture: H.E. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol transitions from Minister of Tourism and Sports to Minister of Culture.
- Ministry of Public Health: H.E. Somsak Thepsuthin replaces Dr.Cholnan Srikaew as Minister of Public Health.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives: H.E. Attakorn Siriratyakorn replaces H.E. Chaiya Promma and H.E. Anucha Nakhasai as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
The official announcement of the new cabinet can be found on the Royal Thai Gazette here (Thai language).
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