Jirayu named PM’s adviser, not govt spokesman
Former Pheu Thai MP given the job of disseminating accurate information of the government’s work, instead of spokesman’s job as speculated earlier
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed former Bangkok Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Huangsap as one of her advisers, instead of government spokesman as speculated earlier.
An order signed by Paetongtarn on Monday appoints Jirayu as adviser to the PM, responsible for communicating the government’s work to the public. His role will involve ensuring accurate and timely information is provided to foster a positive public understanding of the government’s activities.
The order also calls on all government agencies to support Jirayu in this role when required. Additionally, the PM’s Secretariat has been tasked with facilitating his work and paying his salary.
It was speculated earlier that Jirayu would be named government spokesman after he visited PM’s Secretary-General Prommin Lertsuridej at Government House on Monday.
On the same day, Jirayu said he was not sure about his appointment and that it would only be clear after the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
