Absolutely no prospects for cabinet revisions denied.
Just chill, folks! No immediate cabinet shake-up looming for the Pheu Thai Party
Forget about cabinet reshuffles for now, ‘cause the Pheu Thai Party ain't got no plans to rock the boat any time soon. They're all about that budget Bill for fiscal year 2026, starting October 1st. Word on the street is, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wants to keep things status quo for the long haul, so no dramatic changes anytime soon.
Pheu Thai spokesman Danuporn Punakanta confirmed this when asked about the rumors swirling around town. With the House of Representatives' scheduled special session in late May for the budget bill's deliberation, it seems like the party's got bigger fish to fry.
MPs are currently hitting the road, visiting their constituents to hear their concerns and expectations for the government's upcoming budgetary plan. Once they get back, there'll be a meet-up to share their insights, which might just help shape the government’s spending strategy.
But hey, don't be fooled by the Nida Poll public opinion survey results hinting at cabinet changes. Rumors of commerce and agriculture ministers getting booted from their posts don't seem to be on the radar for the Pheu Thai Party right now.
It's all systems go for the budget bill, and folks at Pheu Thai are confident it'll get overwhelming support from all coalition parties, just like the past votes of no confidence.
Somkid Chueakong and Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Secretary-General to the PM and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, respectively, don't give a hoot about the Nida Poll findings. They see it as just one of the many opinions out there.
Phumtham claims the decision on any future cabinet reshuffles lies with the Prime Minister, confirming that the Bhumjaithai Party, despite the rumors, ain't going anywhere. In fact, Bhumjaithai Party leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, says the Prime Minister never discussed any possible reshuffles with him. They're still solidly supporting the Pheu Thai Party.
So, while there's buzz about a mid-year reshuffle, let's hang tight till the budget process winds down and see what happens. With Thaksin Shinawatra allegedly pulling strings behind the scenes, anything's possible in the world of politics, amirite? Just remember: take it all with a grain of salt! 😉
Sources:1. Bangkok Post2. Nation Thailand3. Thai PBS4. Khaosod English5. Thai Enquirer
- Amid the Thai political landscape, the Pheu Thai Party maintains a policy-and-legislation focus, specifically focusing on the budget policy for the fiscal year 2026.
- Parliamentary discussions regarding the budget bill are imminent, with a special session scheduled in late May, causing Pheu Thai members to prioritize constituent visits and sharing insights about government spending strategies.
- Despite rumors of cabinet reshuffles, particularly concerning commerce and agriculture ministers, the likelihood of any such changes is not currently a pressing matter for the Pheu Thai Party.
- Despite external opinions, such as the Nida Poll, Pheu Thai and allied parties like the Bhumjaithai Party remain united, with rumors of a mid-year reshuffle merely speculation until the budget process ends.
