PUBLISHED: 22 Apr 2025 at 05:38
The decision Pheu Thai Party has dismissed the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle whenever quickly, saying the group is focused on the new resources costs for fiscal year 2026, which starts Oct 1.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed a wish to continue working without making any cabinet changes for a long time, said Pheu Thai spokesmanDanuporn Punakantaon Monday.
Mr Danuporn was responding to speculations about the likelihood of the Bhumjaithai Party being axed from the government in a new government shake-up amid results from a Nida Poll public opinion poll.
The surveys showed that many people expected the business minister and the crops and cooperative minister to be replaced.
Mr Danuporn said Pheu Thai was now focusing on preparing for the House of Representatives ‘ consideration of the new resources bill, which was expected in a particular House treatment that would probably take place in late May.
During this legislative corner, MPs were visiting their districts in the regions to listen to their requirements and expectations from the president’s new administrative schedule, he said.
A meeting of these MPs may be called second for them to share what they had learned from their citizens, which could be treated as more insight into the government’s budget planning and investing strategy, he said.
Pheu Thai MPs would also need time in preparing to defend the funds expenses in the House, Mr Danuporn said.
The official said he was convinced that the budget bill may get overwhelming support from all alliance events, as the prime minister had in the recent during a vote of no confidence.
Somkid Chueakong, a deputy secretary-general to the PM, and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, meanwhile, shrugged off the results of the Nida Poll’s survey, saying they were just some of a multitude of opinions.
Mr Phumtham said that a decision on a new cabinet reshuffle lies with the premier, adding that Bhumjaithai is a good coalition partner and that there is no reason to justify a reshuffle for the time being.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as a Bhumjaithai leader, said Ms Paetongtarn had never discussed any possible cabinet reshuffles with him. He said Bhumjaithai continues to support Pheu Thai as always.