The Transport Ministry has long been considered one of the most coveted portfolios in the Cabinet due to the large projects for investment and management, ranging from airports to high-speed rail. 

 

Political parties in a coalition government often bargain hard over who should get the post, as the Transport Minister enjoys enormous political clout.

 

In the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, ruling coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, whose support became crucial for the Palang Pracharath Party to form the government after the 2019 general election, took control of the Transport Ministry.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/coveted-transport-ministry-also-poses-huge-challenges-for-party-grabbing-the-portfolio/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-22

 

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Transport Ministry has long been considered one of the most coveted portfolios in the Cabinet due to the large projects for investment and management, ranging from airports to high-speed rail. 

The bonuses are great too...

Was the Bhumjumthai minister in the TM who was found with 10's of miillions in cash at his house... Yet somehow the Bhumjum keep needing the Ministry to keep the funds coming...

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The Transport Ministry has long been considered one of the most coveted portfolios in the Cabinet due to the large projects for investment and management, ranging from airports to high-speed rail. 

Health minister Anutin named acting transport minister

 

Anutin is heir to a major construction company fortune. His family's company, Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction PCL, built several government mega-projects such as Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. An engineer, Anutin served as president of Sino-Thai.

 

Just sayin....