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New Thai Cabinet Finalised: PM Paetongtarn Takes Culture Minister Role


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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.

 

image.png  Adapted by ASEAN Now from INN News 2025-06-30

 

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

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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.

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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

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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"?

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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...

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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. 

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2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

who or what is the "yellow underpants brigade"?

A nickname for the "ultra nationalist fraternity".

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