King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved Thailand's new cabinet, in which Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will also serve as Minister of Finance.
"Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has selected a qualified cabinet to govern the country. Therefore, the King has approved the new cabinet," a statement from the Thai royal family said today.
Thailand's new cabinet is headed by Prime Minister Srettha, who will also serve as Minister of Finance. Anutin Charnvirakul, the former Minister of Public Health , has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, and National Police Chief Patcharawat Wongsuwan is the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Srettha Thavisin at the Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok on August 23. Photo: Reuters
Political analyst Yuttaporn Issarachai believes the move shows Thailand is getting closer to having a new government. "The new cabinet needs to swear allegiance to the King and announce their policies in parliament. Then, the cabinet is considered fully functional," Yuttaporn said.
Real estate tycoon Srettha, the Pheu Thai party candidate, secured enough votes in parliament on August 22nd and became Thailand's new leader. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Srettha's cabinet could begin work around mid-September.
Mr. Srettha had previously stated that the first cabinet meeting would address the cost of living by lowering electricity and gas prices, and easing visa regulations for Chinese citizens to boost tourism.
Hong Hanh (According to Reuters )
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