PUBLISHED: 10 Feb 2025 at 07: 21
Former premierThaksin Shinawatrasaid there is no plan to reshuffle cabinet after the censure debate slated to take place at the end of the month, saying the government remains united.
His statement echoed those made by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister, on Saturday, when she assured ministers that they would continue in their current positions despite the risk of a new reprimand debate.
Over the past month, media coverage of a pending change has gained traction.
According to reports, the Kla Dharma Party, which is looking to change its nominee for the position of Agriculture Minister with gathering director Capt Thamanat Prompow, was behind the rumor that the party was changing.
The article is now held by gathering chief Narumon Pinyosinwat.
” The prime minister and I talk to each other often. As far as I know, now isn’t the time]for changes in the case ]”, he said.
” All is working together properly, with the exception of some difficulties… we still get along fine up”, said Thaksin, who is the prime minister’s parents and is commonly believed to be the de facto leader of the decision Pheu Thai Party.
Thaksin argued that coalition parties really wait until the right moment to change their cabinet ministers.
According to Thaksin, the changes may become made at the same time by numerous parties, not just one or a few, and that the shake-up should have an impact on many government positions.
Thaksin added that he didn’t anticipate that Kla Dharma may replace its minister anytime soon.
He claimed that the conversation between Ms. Narumon and Capt. Thamanat not arose out of discussion.
When asked if Ms. Paetongtarn wanted to know his mind on a potential change, he responded that she had the power as excellent minister to decide whether to proceed with any government changes. Additionally, Pheu Thai’s Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, who is also a key figure in the organization, said no members of the cabinet were offended by the debate about a change.
Ms. Paetongtarn, he said, was surprised by the speculation because she has not thought about the matter.
The prime minister will talk with coalition partners before holding a reshuffle, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is the party’s leader.
” Ms Paetongtarn said she wants the government’s work to continue uninterrupted”, he said.