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Latest cabinet line-up at a glance
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Latest cabinet line-up at a glance
23 Sept 02:32Key points summarised by AI
The 11-party coalition government's cabinet is nearing completion, with the core party, Pheu Thai, securing most key economic portfolios including finance, commerce, and transport.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin assumes the crucial dual role of finance minister, leading the new administration.
Six Deputy Prime Ministers have been appointed, with several also holding significant ministerial positions such as Commerce (Phumtham Wechayachai), Interior (Anutin Charnvirakul), Energy (Pirapan Salirathavibhaga), and Natural Resources and Environment (Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan).
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Yesterday 12:30Key points summarised by AI
A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.