New PM expects to finalise cabinet this week

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra answers a reporter's question at Pheu Thai party headquarters after receiving royal endorsement on Sunday. (Photo: Reuters)
After receiving a royal support on Sunday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra responds to a reporter’s question at the Pheu Thai party office. ( Photo: Reuters )

After receiving imperial support as the nation’s youngest head, new prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Monday that she expects to finalize discussions with coalition functions this week about the composition of her case.

She expected the rulers of the ruling empire, comprising Ms Paetongtarn’s Pheu Thai Party and 10 people, would reach deal this week on the new cabinet’s development, the prime minister told investigators.

She addressed the audience at the National Defense College, where she is enrolled in a demanding program for new professionals.

Pheu Thai rulers do on Monday meet to discuss the group’s governmental candidates, and she would have talks with different essential party members on Tuesday, she said.

According to Indian press reports, she has made no commitment to keep all cabinet members that the Srettha government has appointed.

Ms Paetongtarn, the 37-year-old youngest child of former president Thaksin, was elected by members of the House of Representatives on Friday, winning nearly two-thirds of the voting. Her father, Srettha Thavisin, was dismissed by the Constitutional Court for an morality violation. &nbsp,

Phumtham Wechayachai, the Thai News Agency reported, adding that Pheu Thai would request on Monday that the coalition partners submit their cabinet appointments immediately to ensure that their qualifications are checked and prevent further political unrest.