New Pheu Thai-Led Government to Begin Work Mid-September

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Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, front right, is congratulated by former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, after Paetongtarn received a royal letter of endorsement for the post at the Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The new Pheu Thai-led government is not expected to begin operations until mid-September, announced acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai today (Aug. 31). The delay is due to the meticulous screening and double-checking process of all 36 ministers-designate, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Each minister-designate, hailing from various coalition partners, is being carefully vetted by the Secretariat of the Cabinet and the Council of State. This process is essential before the list is forwarded to the monarch for formal appointment. This thorough procedure is anticipated to take a couple of weeks. Only after this can the new government officially begin its duties.

The new cabinet, led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, will partake in traditional ceremonies before assuming office. These include an audience with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a formal appointment by the monarch, and an oath-taking ritual. Following these, the government will formally declare its policies at Parliament.

Phumtham, who is designated as deputy prime minister and defense minister in Paetongtarn's cabinet, emphasized the significance of these processes. The new lineup notably includes members from various political backgrounds, including the Democrats, who have historically been adversaries of Pheu Thai.

Phumtham reassured that one of Pheu Thai's flagship policies, a 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative for approximately 45 million individuals aged 16 and over, will be implemented as planned, alongside other economic recovery schemes.

The new administration under Paetongtarn is set to replace the government of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin. Srettha was recently stripped of his prime-ministerial status by the Constitutional Court due to a severe breach of conduct.

 

As the new government prepares to take the reins, all eyes will be on the developments in Thailand's political landscape. The emphasis on thorough screening and traditional ceremonies underscores the importance of legitimacy and due process in this significant transition.

 

-- 2024-09-02

 

 

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[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The new Pheu Thai-led government is not expected to begin operations until mid-September, announced acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai today (Aug. 31). The delay is due to the meticulous screening and double-checking process of all 36 ministers-designate, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

And their advisors?

[ikke1959]

and the economy will be slowed down as 6 weeks nothing is done

[JoePai]

57 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

and the economy will be slowed down as 6 weeks nothing is done

Doubt if anyone could tell the difference 

[klauskunkel]

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New Pheu Thai-Led Government to Begin Work Mid-September

"Work"? Is that what they call it?

[TheFishman1]

So basically, her father is gonna be running everything when will his sister be back TIT

[2baht]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The delay is due to the meticulous screening and double-checking process of all 36 ministers-designate, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

I love this meticulous screening, No crooks in this govt! Well done!!!

[watchcat]

4 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

So basically, her father is gonna be running everything when will his sister be back TIT

 

One puppet should be enough.

[Thechook]

Anyone have the date and time of the coup?

[redwood1]

Why is she not Wai-ing in this photo?

 

We traded in Mr Smilie for Mrs Wai-er......