Cabinet reshuffle adds muscle to Somkid’s economic team

[rooster59]

Cabinet reshuffle adds muscle to Somkid’s economic team

By The Sunday Nation

 

Deputy Premier Somkid Jatusripitak

Deputy Premier Somkid Jatusripitak

 

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The Prayut Chan-o-cha government’s economic team led by Deputy Premier Somkid Jatusripitak has consolidated its vast powers in managing the economy with additional portfolios in the new Cabinet line-up.

 

Contrary to previous speculation that Somkid’s team would be downsized or sidelined in the latest reshuffle, the new line-up, handpicked by the economic czar, includes more ministers and deputy ministers for the industry, commerce, agriculture and transport portfolios.

 

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[Dogmatix]

He needs all the muscle he can get.  Best of luck to him.

[ChrisY1]

Doesn't matter how much muscle he gets on his team....the military will most likely spend all the money first...!

Anyway......I doubt they could manage a good financial decision between them!

[Bluespunk]

15 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Cabinet reshuffle adds muscle to Somkid’s economic team

Might be better off adding a few economists.