BANGKOK, March 31 – King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has given his royal approval to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s cabinet selection, as announced in Tuesday’s Royal Gazette publication.
This royal endorsement enables the cabinet members to participate in a swearing-in ceremony before the monarch and subsequently present their policy agenda to parliament before officially assuming their ministerial duties.
As anticipated, several key officials will continue in their current roles, including Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
In a notable change, Akanat Promphan, who previously served as Industry Minister, will take over the energy portfolio from Auttapol Rerkpiboon, the former chief executive of PTT.
During weekend remarks, Anutin indicated that his new administration would assume full operations by April.
