PM dismisses reshuffle talk

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the Cabinet take a group photo at the lawn area in front of the Thai Khu Fa building at Government House in September last year. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
In September of last year, the Cabinet and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took a group photo in front of the Thai Khu Fa tower. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister, refuted rumors that she has considered a government change.

The prime minister responded to rumors that some ministers would be ousted from the state as part of a planned cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday by responding to press inquiries.

Ms. Paetongtarn claimed she had not considered reshuffle the case at this time. She said she intends to schedule a meeting with her officials to learn about their problems and receive changes on the government’s progress.

She stated that she would immediately send offers for discussions to these ministers. She stated that she wanted to meet with two officials this month, but she did not specify which officials those officials would be.

In the meantime, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to questions from the internet regarding a New Year’s Eve meeting with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra about social issues.

Mr. Anutin, the interior minister, claimed that they did not discuss politicians and that their purpose was to only pay respects and change New Year’s desires with a senior official.

When questioned about whether Thaksin had given any advice on the operation of the state, he said that no work-related issues were raised. When questioned about whether or not the current political situation was being discussed, he claimed Thaksin had not raised like issues.