Politics Big Shake-Up: Pheu Thai Cabinet Members Set to Resign as MPs

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Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo

 

In a strategic power move, four Pheu Thai cabinet members are anticipated to resign as party-listed MPs. This bold step aims to bolster the coalition government's majority, as revealed by a party insider. The targeted members include Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit and others, all serving dual roles.

 

Their imminent departure paves the way for replacements to be hand-picked by Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto Pheu Thai leader. Candidates from the 2023 party list will step in, not necessarily based on their ranking. This follows the precedent set by Minister Suchart Tancharoen, who recently vacated his role to make room for another party-list MP.

 

Unlike constituency MPs needing by-elections, party-listed MPs can be replaced flexibly. This strategic manoeuvre is crucial for Pheu Thai to maintain a quorum in the House, ensuring meetings aren't adjourned due to absenteeism. Recent disruptions have highlighted this issue, amplifying coalition concerns.

 

The stability of the Pheu Thai-led coalition has been tested since the Bhumjaithai party, under Newin Chidchob, withdrew with 69 MPs. Despite this setback, the coalition retains 255 MPs, just above the 247 needed for a quorum in the 495-seat House. The upcoming resignations are poised to manage these delicate numbers.

 

The Pheu Thai party is reportedly focused on maintaining stability in government operations and legislative duties. The coalition's strategic reallocation of MPs exemplifies its commitment to consolidating power and managing potential pitfalls.

 

This reshuffle underscores the volatile nature of the political landscape, where strategic resignations and replacements could decisively impact governmental dynamics. Watch closely as these changes unfold, shaping the immediate future of Thai politics.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-07-09

 

 

[smedly]

watch this corrupt  ###  flee when he realises the shins are again not in control  

 

how they let this corrupt  a ss hole back inthe country - oh yeah time served in a hostpal, i seem to remember  he should have serveed a life sentence several times over  -  HE IS A Criminal 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, smedly said:

watch this corrupt  ###  flee when he realises the shins are again not in control  

 

how they let this corrupt  a ss hole back inthe country - oh yeah time served in a hostpal, i seem to remember  he should have serveed a life sentence several times over  -  HE IS A Criminal 

 

hahahahahahahahahaha!

[ikke1959]

Unbelievable that this is all possible in the Governments.. Cabinet reshuffles should not be allowed.. In which other country is happening this? Now even "elected" MP's step down to be replaced with others. Why do people have elections if those who were "elected" can be replaced with others?? Oh I forgot that is Thai democracy

[Jim Blue]

Musical political chair bottoms !

[ChrisY1]

Get rid of the Shinawatras!

[dinsdale]

Fresh elections are on the way, PP will win, CC and EC will overturn the result and the will of the people, people will take to the streets, the army will move in, plant ping pong ball bombs around Bangkok as a false flag (like the last time) and stage a coup d'état to restore order. 

[bamnutsak]

A new coup varietal for Thailand...

 

A Shin Coup

 

 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

HE IS A Criminal 

 

He and the rest of the family, jail all of them, spare the grand kids though.

[Artisi]

3 hours ago, smedly said:

watch this corrupt  ###  flee when he realises the shins are again not in control  

 

how they let this corrupt  a ss hole back inthe country - oh yeah time served in a hostpal, i seem to remember  he should have serveed a life sentence several times over  -  HE IS A Criminal 

He was allowed in as he was missing his grandkids and wasn't interested in politics anymore - what a xxxxxx joke, plus being pardoned shows where the power and control really is. 

[JimHuaHin]

I wonder if the Shins have started moving more assets overseas and updated their foreign passports.  Private jet(s) have been safety checked and on standby?

[statman78]

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Unbelievable that this is all possible in the Governments.. Cabinet reshuffles should not be allowed.. In which other country is happening this? Now even "elected" MP's step down to be replaced with others. Why do people have elections if those who were "elected" can be replaced with others?? Oh I forgot that is Thai democracy

This is my understanding of how Thai elections work.  I’m sure somebody will correct me if I have something wrong.  
 

Some MPs can be replaced.  There are 2 types of MPs.  Many are directly elected by the people.  These cannot be replaced.  Some MP seats are assigned to each party based on the number of votes the party gets during the election.  The party then gets to assign the MPs from a list which was published before the election.  These MPs can step down and the position will be filled from the party list.

Cabinet reshuffles happen in another countries.  In the US it happens quite often.

[quake]

He looks like, his just dropped a nasty trouser trumpet. 

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

5 hours ago, smedly said:

watch this corrupt  ###  flee when he realises the shins are again not in control  

 

how they let this corrupt  a ss hole back inthe country - oh yeah time served in a hostpal, i seem to remember  he should have serveed a life sentence several times over  -  HE IS A Criminal 

When you call him corrupt kindly take note of those before and after him namely the generals. No selective name calling please 

[Hunz Kittisak]

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

He was allowed in as he was missing his grandkids and wasn't interested in politics anymore - what a xxxxxx joke, plus being pardoned shows where the power and control really is. 

Yes the sooner Thaksin haters understands this the better. He is in charge now whether you like it or not. All these sideshows are just noise. 

[Hunz Kittisak]

4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Unbelievable that this is all possible in the Governments.. Cabinet reshuffles should not be allowed.. In which other country is happening this? Now even "elected" MP's step down to be replaced with others. Why do people have elections if those who were "elected" can be replaced with others?? Oh I forgot that is Thai democracy

This is the thai system 

Everyone plays under the same rules 

Don’t cry foul when you can’t win

 

[Hardcastle P]

2 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

I wonder if the Shins have started moving more assets overseas and updated their foreign passports.  Private jet(s) have been safety checked and on standby?

Currency manipulation, think about it why else would they want the Tbht to be strong

 

[lordgrinz]

6 hours ago, smedly said:

watch this corrupt  ###  flee when he realises the shins are again not in control  

 

how they let this corrupt  a ss hole back inthe country - oh yeah time served in a hostpal, i seem to remember  he should have serveed a life sentence several times over  -  HE IS A Criminal 

 

You'll will find most politicians, especially Thai's, are criminals, but here they are revered as Gods. Thai's respect those with money, not character, or merit.

[Hunz Kittisak]

4 hours ago, Hardcastle P said:

Currency manipulation, think about it why else would they want the Tbht to be strong

 

The ‘they’ in question is not Thaksin he has long been advocating for an interests rate cut. 
 

[scorecard]

22 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Get rid of the Shinawatras!

Just waiting to see which shin ends up in the pm chair.