Bangkok,September 6 (AseanAll) — Thai new Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin and members of his Cabinet were granted an audience with the King Maha Vajiralongkorn to be sworn into office at Ambara Villa, Dusit Palace, on 5 September 2023.
Speaking at Government House after having been sworn in, the Prime Minister stressed that his administration is the government of the people and intends to work tirelessly to solve various problems faced by the people.
He stated that he and his Cabinet would uphold the royal speech given by His Majesty the King as guidelines for performing their duties. The Government would also put public interest as the most important goal.
The Prime Minister said that his government would create legitimacy in national administration under the democratic system, with His Majesty the King as head of the state, by strengthening rule of law, enhancing efficiency, and promoting transparency on the basis of public participation.
He cited economic problems as major issues Thailand is facing now. He was confident that all Cabinet members would work hard to push forward all policies that benefit the people. Moreover, the Government would create equal opportunities for the people in moving Thailand toward a future of stability, prosperity, and sustainability. It also aims to tackle economic issues and divisions among the people.
After the swearing-in ceremony, cabinet ministers took a group photo at Government House.
Due to the swearing in of the new cabinet on September 5, the Prime Minister was absent from the 43rd ASEAN Summit that opened in Jakarta, Indonesia on the same day.
The new Cabinet will hold a special meeting on 6 September to prepare for the policy announcement. The Government is scheduled to deliver its policy statement in Parliament on 11 September.
On 8 September, the Prime Minister said that he would travel to the northeastern provinces of Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai to talk to the people and listen to their problems. He is also scheduled to attend the upcoming 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.
The new Cabinet lineup
Following the Royal Command on 22 August 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin was appointed Prime Minister of Thailand. Another Royal Command was issued on 1 September appointing Cabinet members, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on 2 September.
The new Cabinet lineup is as follows:
- Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce;
- Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin: Deputy Prime Minister;
- Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs;
- Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior;
- Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwon: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment;
- Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy;
- Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaiad: Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office;
- Mr. Sutin Klungsang: Minister of Defense;
- Mr. Srettha Thavisin: Minister of Finance;
- Mr. Krisada Jeenavijarana: Deputy Minister of Finance;
- Mr. Julapun Amornvivat: Deputy Minister of Finance;
- Mr. Jakkapong Sangmanee: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs;
- Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol: Minister of Tourism and Sports;
- Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa: Minister of Social Development and Human Security;
- Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi: Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovations;
- Capt. Thammanat Prompao: Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives;
- Mr. Chaiya Promma: Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives;
- Mr. Anucha Nakasai: Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives;
- Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit: Minister of Transport,
- Mrs. Manaporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport;
- Mr. Surapong Piyachote: Deputy Minister of Transport;
- Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong: Minister of Digital Economy and Society;
- Mr. Napintorn Srisunpang: Deputy Minister of Commerce;
- Mr. Kriang Kaltinan: Deputy Minister of Interior;
- Mr. Songsak Thongsri: Deputy Minister of Interior;
- Mr. Chada Thaised: Deputy Minister of Interior;
- Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong: Minister of Justice;
- Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn: Minister of Labor:
- Mr. Sermsak Pongpanich: Minister of Culture;
- Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob: Minister of Education;
- Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul: Deputy Minister of Education;
- Mr. Cholnan Srikaew: Minister of Public Health;
- Mr. Santi Promphat: Deputy Minister of Public Health;
- Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul: Minister of Industry.
