New coalition government cabinet in Thailand
THAILAND’S King Maha Vajiralongkorn has recently appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new Prime Minister, leading to the formation of a coalition government. On September 3 2024, his Majesty issued a royal decree approving the Cabinet Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister, as reported in the Royal Gazette.
Key cabinet appointments include:
- Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai (pix) as Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister
- Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit as Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister
- Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister
- Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister
- Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
- Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong as Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy and Society Minister
- Mr. Chusak Sirinil as Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
- Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuprai as Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
- General Natthaphon Nakphanit as Deputy Defence Minister
- Mr. Junlapun Amornvivat as Deputy Finance Minister
- Mr. Paopoom Rojanasakul as Deputy Finance Minister
- Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa as Foreign Affairs Minister
- Mr. Sorawong Thienthong as Tourism and Sports Minister
- Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa as Social Development and Human Security Minister
- Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi as Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister
- Prof.Dr.Narumon Pinyosinwat as Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister
- Mr. Itthi Sirilatthayakorn as Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister
- Mr. Akara Phromphao as Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister
- Mrs. Manaporn Charoensri as Deputy Transport Minister
- Mr. Surapong Piyachote as Deputy Transport Minister
- Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on as Natural Resources and Environment Minister
- Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan as Commerce Minister
- Mr. Napintorn Srisanpang as Deputy Commerce Minister
- Mr. Suchart Chomklin as Deputy Commerce Minister
- Mr. Songsak Thongsri as Deputy Interior Minister
- Ms. Sabida Thaiset as Deputy Interior Minister
- Ms. Theerarat Samrejvanich as Deputy Interior Minister
- Pol Colonel Tawee Sodsong as Justice Minister
- Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn as Labour Minister
- Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol as Culture Minister
- Pol General Permpoon Chidchob as Education Minister
- Mr. Surasak Phancharoenworakul as Deputy Education Minister
- Mr. Somsak Thepsutin as Public Health Minister
- Mr. Dech-it Khaothong as Deputy Public Health Minister Mr. Akanat Promphan as Industry Minister
–ds/adj/mhi (Photo: Defense and Security 2025 )
