Cabinet Picks Ek Nut for Industry Minister Amidst Red-Carpet Vote
On March 8, the Prime Minister's Office announced that Anutin Pajitkul will form his second cabinet with Ek Nut appointed as Finance Secretary and Warawat Khamphun serving under Industry. This announcement follows a recent party meeting where Bhumi Thai officials proposed replacing former ministers from Khon Kaen (Khan) - Panich Pholthana, while also naming Suttasith for Transport to complete the new lineup ahead of parliament's upcoming session on March 14 and subsequent elections scheduled between March 18-20.
Key Points
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1The Prime Minister has officially announced the cabinet lineup for Anutin Pajitkul's second term, naming Ek Nut as Finance and Warawat Wecharoen to lead Industry.
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2'Prasert' was proposed by Bhumi Thai but faced questions regarding his past involvement with a corruption case at NPA (Anti-Corruption Commission).
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3The Prime Minister decided not to include 'Kla Daothamrong-Pheu Thammanit', despite their offer, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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4'Malika' was selected as the Vice-Chairperson for Parliament in this new cabinet formation.
Developments
Perspectives
The Prime Minister's second cabinet under Anutin Pajyukul has been announced, featuring new blood in key ministries such as Ek Nutt for the Office of Administrative Management and Vorawut Kumpolngasiri for Industry. The formation process is set to conclude before a scheduled parliamentary election on March 14.
— [Mar 09, 2568] Thai PBS News'New blood' has been appointed in several ministries including Ek Nutt and Vorawut Kumpolngasiri. However, the name Prasert is being questioned due to a potential conflict of interest regarding his role at P.P.C.H., leading some sources like Matichon.co.th not him joining with Khao Manee-Dom.
— [Mar 09] The Standard'New blood' has been appointed in several ministries including Ek Nutt and Vorawut Kumpolngasiri. However, the name Prasert is being questioned due to a potential conflict of interest regarding his role at P.P.C.H., leading some sources like Matichon.co.th not him joining with Khao Manee-Dom.
— [Mar 09] Prachachat'New blood' has been appointed in several ministries including Ek Nutt and Vorawut Kumpolngasiri. However, the name Prasert is being questioned due to a potential conflict of interest regarding his role at P.P.C.H., leading some sources like Matichon.co.th not him joining with Khao Manee-Dom.
— [Mar 09] The Nation