Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Amid swirling rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed he will maintain his role as Thailand's Interior Minister. Anutin, also a Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, asserts that no talks have occurred about his replacement, dismissing speculation following lobbying from other political factions.

 

There have been whispers of Anutin's position being handed over to a Pheu Thai member after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra implied the interior ministry's efforts require reassessment.

 

Many interpreted Thaksin's remarks as indicating potential change. Nonetheless, Anutin stands firm, insisting his party's ministers are performing efficiently, and does not anticipate any alterations amid the coalition arrangement established when the former PM Srettha Thavisin took office.

 

Clarifying further, Anutin underscored the stability of his alliance with the current Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, saying, "Bhumjaithai did not seek to join the government; Pheu Thai invited us.

 

Our collaboration with two prime ministers has been harmonious." Rebuffing a proposed trade of his position for another cabinet role, he affirmed this arrangement remains intact and crucial to Bhumjaithai.

 

In response to budding reports of a potential meeting involving United Thai Nation (UTN) party members to discuss reshuffling cabinet positions, Anutin categorically denied such claims.

 

He acknowledged meeting UTN leaders Pirapan Salirathavibhaga and Akanat Promphan on 1st June, but clarified that it was to deliberate on energy production challenges, with no ulterior talks about reshuffling cabinets.

 

With Mr Pirapan serving as Energy Minister and Mr Akanat as Industry Minister, Anutin underscored that no renegotiation of agreements has been discussed since July 2023.

 

"We have settled on a deal and anticipate steady governance until our terms are complete in the next two years," he confidently noted.

 

Anutin’s assertions underline a commitment to consistency and continuity within the government coalition, aiming to dispel any brewing uncertainty over Thai political leadership.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-09

 

 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Amid swirling rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed he will maintain his role as Thailand's Interior Minister. Anutin, also a Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, asserts that no talks have occurred about his replacement, dismissing speculation following lobbying from other political factions

The rumours are false, but says he WILL remain in his present roles.

Hope the Foreigners hating nut job gets a no notice push out. 

Bhumjaithai have planted their mast as the vanguard of Thai conservatives. If Anuthin surrendered the Interior Ministry to Thaksin, they would demonstrate their party weakness and lose credibility amongst the conservatives.

If push came to shove, I believe Bhumjaithai would go into Opposition rather than relinquish the all important Interior Ministry.

Still, this week is important regarding Thaksin's future. Let's see how the land lies by the weekend.

1 hour ago, bannork said:

Bhumjaithai have planted their mast as the vanguard of Thai conservatives. If Anuthin surrendered the Interior Ministry to Thaksin, they would demonstrate their party weakness and lose credibility amongst the conservatives.

If push came to shove, I believe Bhumjaithai would go into Opposition rather than relinquish the all important Interior Ministry.

Still, this week is important regarding Thaksin's future. Let's see how the land lies by the weekend.

He is going to give it up so that he can be PM.  Definitely cannot be worse than what we have