No Changes at the Top: PM Paetongtarn Rejects Cabinet Reshuffle

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Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, third left, reacts after a no-confidence vote against her was defeated in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra isn't budging on a cabinet reshuffle, following her impressive victory in a no-confidence vote. She cruised through with 319 votes to 162 and only seven abstentions, leaving her position unshaken. With confidence high, she declared no plans for a cabinet shake-up.

 

Questions arose about her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, former PM, influencing any potential changes. Paetongtarn stayed calm, saying she’s open to opinion but has no immediate reshuffle intentions. Thaksin himself had no objections to her decision.

 

Despite the coalition cruising quietly, opposition parties aren't letting it slide. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leading the People’s Party, called for investigations over the information revealed in the heated censure debate. The spotlight is on tax matters, suggesting Thaksin’s family should toe the line.

 

 

 

The two-day debate saw fiery accusations. Opposition grilled Paetongtarn on her governance, alleged tax evasion, and hovering influence from her father.

 

High electricity bills and low farm prices were critical issues, alongside her controversial cash handout policies. Concerns were also raised on her economic comments like the benefits of a strong Thai Baht to exports.

 

Paetongtarn faced accusations over potential misdirection surrounding her father's health and influence. Thaksin, reportedly unwell, stayed in a private ward at Police General Hospital, dodging jail time. The family's swanky assets, notably the Alpine Golf Resort and a luxury Khao Yai retreat, are under scrutiny.

 

With politics heating up, will PM Paetongtarn's firm stance hold? Keep eyes peeled for the unfolding saga.

 

Based on a story by Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-03-27

 

 

[Skunkfarben]

It doesn't matter who in the parliament Thailand can not move forward. Vietnam will take it in 15 years. Corruption, waste spending, no ideas. Just lock for power. It's like scientific formula you need good for good to come.

[JoePai]

Could get rid of all those in the picture and they would not be missed

[ozz1]

Same old same old nothing will happen while the elites are in charge  don't you know who my father is

[ikke1959]

The Government and the elite are sucking everything out of Thailand , there will be nothing left for the common people, as these leaders have filled and are filling their pockets with everything. Thailand will face bankruptcy, already can be seen  that there is no money for the 10k wallet. Only the small groups get money, first the poor last year who were victim of the floods, than the people from 60 on and last time the 16-20 year olds ( which is a waste of money). But the groupe 20 to 60 did not get anything yet and when they will get it is not sure as it is delayed and delayed time after time, while this group needs the money most and could contribute to the economy ( as they were thinking, but won't happen). The delaying is only because there is no money for the payments and the tourists are going down and down although they pretend the opposite. Especially the Chinese are staying away. But with many unfriendly tourist rulings, the magnifier on them for example vaping, no helmets etc will not do any good too. A cabinet reshuffle will only benefit the new ministers

[watchcat]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin himself had no objections to her decision.

 

It wasn't her decision it was her old man's.

[Jim Blue]

So it's back to the trough !

[BrandonJT]

13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

But the groupe 20 to 60 did not get anything yet and when they will get it is not sure as it is delayed and delayed time after time

 

It's actually a brilliant move by PT.  They will continue stringing it out until just before the next election and then give the final payment to this largest group of people.  They'll be able to buy 2 elections worth of votes with a single initiative.