Paetongtarn expresses gratitude after new cabinet appointed, remains tight-lipped on defence minister role
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
Paetongtarn welcomes new cabinet appointments, including her own role as Minister of Culture. She remains silent on General Chalermpol’s defence minister post.
Pirapan threatens coalition exit over Suchart's Interior Ministry appointment
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation Party, has threatened to withdraw from the government coalition in protest over the appointment of party deputy leader Suchart Chomklin as Deputy Interior Minister.
Cabinet reshuffle: Paetongtarn taking on Culture, Phumtham moving to Interior
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025
Prime Minister Paetongtarn to take on Culture Minister role, Phumtham moves to Interior. New ministers appointed across key positions, including Labour and Education.
Sunai, former special warfare chief, strongly tipped as next defence minister
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
Ex-Special Warfare chief Gen Sunai Praphuchanay is expected to become Thailand’s next defence minister, succeeding Phumtham in the Paetongtarn II Cabinet.
Paetongtarn to continue premiership, taps military figure for defence minister
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
The government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will continue its administration with plans to appoint a senior military officer to head the Defence Ministry.