File photo – Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center, arrives at Government House for a cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The new Thai Cabinet has been finalised, with the Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also assuming the role of Minister of Culture.

 

The detailed list, now presented to the King, outlines significant appointments aimed at strengthening the government.

 

Phumtham Vechayachai transitions from the Ministry of Defence to take over as Minister of Interior, while General Nataphol Nakpanich steps into the role of Defence Minister. Sudawan Wangsupakijkosol has been repositioned to oversee Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

 

Additional noteworthy appointments include Phongkwan Jungroongruangkit as Labour Minister and Jatuporn Buruspat taking the helm at the Commerce Ministry.

 

Suchart Chomklin and Det-Ism Khawthong join the Interior Ministry as Deputy Ministers, reinforcing the government's focus on internal affairs.

 

Meanwhile, Narumon Pinyosinwat is appointed as Education Minister, and Atthakorn Srilatthayakorn takes charge of the Agriculture Ministry.

 

These strategic changes are crafted to drive innovation and stability across various sectors, ensuring effective governance and progressive development for Thailand.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from INN News 2025-06-30

 

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn now becomes minister of Thainess.

Having someone who sits down when they pee as culture minister will not impress the "yellow underpants brigade"!

A new cabinet for the time being..... 

22 minutes ago, JAG said:

Having someone who sits down when they pee as culture minister will not impress the "yellow underpants brigade"!

She might stand up and pee in the shower.

who made the various appointments, one would expect it to be the PM herself but something about the way the OP is written makes me think otherwise.  No doubt "daddy" was involved

36 minutes ago, JAG said:

Having someone who sits down when they pee as culture minister will not impress the "yellow underpants brigade"!

who or what is the "yellow underpants brigade"?

Paetongtarn Shinawatra she should be appointed to  the ministry of designer polyester suits and Thai Wais.......And the ministry of deer-in-headlights problem solver...

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

who made the various appointments, one would expect it to be the PM herself but something about the way the OP is written makes me think otherwise.  No doubt "daddy" was involved

Daddy is always involved - for the time being. 

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

who or what is the "yellow underpants brigade"?

A nickname for the "ultra nationalist fraternity".

Double post double payment??? And keep to get money when has to stop as PM.. never money enough..

Rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic.

On 6/30/2025 at 7:53 AM, webfact said:

These strategic changes are crafted to drive innovation and stability across various sectors, ensuring effective governance and progressive development for Thailand

This seems more like a strategic move to keep her in the government if she is removed as the PM. 

What culture?

To lie, or clinging to power eternally?

15 hours ago, Dah fahrang said:

Rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic.

We live in hope, the good ship Thaksin is taking on water

A very crafty move, appointing herself as Culture Minister.  Why ?

 

Because if the Constitutional Court decides that there is a case to answer regarding her phone call to Hun Sen, and they decide to temporarily remove her as PM, she can still cling onto her post in the cabinet.

At a time when she has shown to be incapable, possessing poor judgment by revealing intimate details to the pig dictator Hun Sen, which brings into question her judgment, intellectual capacity and her ability as a leader, she is given even more responsibility?

 

How ridiculous can this entire thing become and how low can this administration go? 

Two more days to the vote of no confidence.

Taking on the role of Minister of Culture is less obnoxious than PM Prayut taking Minister of Defense. 

Minister of Culture.  Well, that's about as lightweight as you can get.