PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 19: 13
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, there is no indication of an oncoming cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has the final say in the matter.
The second-most effective government minister in the state, Mr. Phumtham, a member of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, said he has never heard from Ms. Paetongtarn about the latest governmental portfolio.
Mr. Phumtham was responding to growing rumors that he might leave his position as minister of commerce and resign from the Srettha Thavisin leadership.
According to reports, some lawmakers who served in the Srettha state, for as Sutin Klungsang, who held the post of defense minister, may also appear in the upcoming shakeup.  ,
Mr. Phumtham claimed he was free to work in the pantry however he wanted to. He argued, however, that any discussion of a change was entirely fanciful.
He claimed that Ms. Paetongtarn has emphasized the need for collaboration between departments and that she dislikes rumination among case users.
” I’ve never heard from the prime minister regarding her ] wants to have a shakeup,” he said.  ,
According to Mr. Phumtham, Ms. Paetongtarn, who is also the party’s leader, has effectively listened to issues affecting the organization.
According to reports, many Pheu Thai MPs expressed concern about the ongoing decline in the price of agricultural goods, sparking rumors that Mr. Phumtham might be reappointed to change the then-ex-chief commerce minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
However, Mr. Phumtham argued that people ‘ opinions shouldn’t automatically lead to change.
” We can’t please everyone, and neither should we,” he said. It’s certainly possible to control emotions.
However, Mr. Phumtham remarked,” What we must do is keep what is right and control what is appropriate.”  ,
But, Mr. Phumtham acknowledged that a cabinet reshuffle should be carried out after the upcoming budget spend bill is approved by parliamentarians.
The government has requested a special meeting to discuss the 3.78-trillion-baht costs costs for the upcoming fiscal year on May 28 and 30.
However, there hasn’t been a “new” concept about a cabinet reshuffle, according to Mr. Phumtham, adding that the federal also enjoys the majority of parliament’s support.