Thailand secures new Cabinet effective September 2024

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Cabinet sees Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn retaining his post as Minister of Labour.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed a new Cabinet formed by newly-appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, effective 4 September 2024 (Wednesday).

Published in the Thai Royal Gazette, the new Cabinet includes 12 new faces in the 36-member line-up, according to Reuters. 

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn continues to hold his seat as Minister of Labour. As detailed in the Gazette, and with reference from Bangkok Post, the new line-up is as follows:

1. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense: Phumtham Wechayachai
2. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport: Suriya Juangroongruangkit
3. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs: Anutin Charnvirakul
4. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy: Pirapan Salirathavibhaga
5. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance: Pichai Chunhavajira
6. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society: Prasert Jantararuangtong
7. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office: Chousak Sirinil
8. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office: Jirapon Sindhuprai
9. Deputy Minister of Defense: General Natthapon Nakpanich
10. Deputy Minister of Finance: Julapun Amornvivat
11. Deputy Minister of Finance: Paopoom Rojanasakul
12. Minister of Foreign Affairs: Maris Sangiampongsa
13. Minister of Tourism and Sports: Sorawong Thienthong
14. Minister of Social Development and Human Security: Varawut Silpa-archa
15. Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation: Supamas Isarabhakdi
16. Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives: Narumon Pinyosinwat
17. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives: Itthi Sirilathayakorn
18. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives: Akara Prompao
19. Deputy Minister of Transport: Manaporn Charoensri
20. Deputy Minister of Transport: Surapong Piyachote
21. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment: Chalermchai Sri-on
22. Minister of Commerce: Pichai Naripthaphan
23. Deputy Minister of Commerce: Napintorn Srisanpang
24. Deputy Minister of Commerce: Suchart Chonklin
25. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Songsak Thongsri
26. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Sabeeda Thaised
27. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Theerarat Samrejvanich
28. Minister of Justice: Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong
29. Minister of Labour: Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn
30. Minister of Culture: Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol
31. Minister of Education: Police General Permpoon Chidchob
32. Deputy Minister of Education: Surasak Phancharoenworakul
33. Minister of Public Health: Somsak Thepsutin
34. Deputy Minister of Public Health: Dech-it Khaothong
35. Minister of Industry: Akanat Prompan

Photo: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Facebook