BANGKOK: Thailand’s new government is starting to take shape with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin finalising his cabinet lineup. The list of ministers...
: Thailand’s new government is starting to take shape with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin finalising his cabinet lineup.“It will be submitted for royal endorsement,” he said.
Pheu Thai Party, which is leading the 11-party coalition, is likely to keep key ministries such as transport, commerce, public health, and foreign affairs. Meanwhile, the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party, which is leading the outgoing government, will retain the ministries of natural resources and environment, agriculture and cooperatives. The United Thai Nation Party , which backed former Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, will keep the ministries of energy and industry.
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