Alleged cabinet reorganization reportedly remains unaddressed by Prime Minister
A hullabaloo's been brewing around a potential shake-up in the Pheu Thai Party's cabinet, with whispers galore about the Interior Ministry portfolio. But, let's lay it straight - no official announcement has been made by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra regarding this matter[1][2][3].
Over the grapevine, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a Pheu Thai heavyweight, confirmed that there's been no buzz about a reorganization in the cabinet ranks[1]. He mentioned that every minister is knuckling down on their jobs, leaving the final call to the PM[1]. As for the Interior Ministry portfolio, currently under Bhumjaithai's control, it's up to the PM to decide if it should be Pheu Thai's turn to take the reins[1].
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the party patriarch, sparked the rumor mill when he suggested that the Interior Ministry should be in Pheu Thai's hands to streamline policy delivery[3][5]. With that, speculation about a possible reshuffle and the fate of Bhumjaithai in the coalition government intensified[4][5]. Reports even hinted at Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong replacing Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul as interior minister[4].
Phumtham brushed aside worries that uncertainty could dampen cabinet morale or paralyze state officials[1]. He asserted that ministers show no signs of discouragement and expressed confidence that state officials will continue to do their jobs regardless of who's in whose office[1].
Prasert, another deputy prime minister, stated that he hasn't received any word from the PM about a cabinet reshuffle or a possible handover of the Interior Ministry post[1].
In essence, while there's been plenty of chatter, it's all about wait-and-see as we await any official word from the PM or coalition partners on this cabinet reshuffle speculation[4][5]. And remember, folks, speculation ain't fact till it's confirmed. Stay tuned for further updates!
[1] http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1585256/pm-says-no-cabinet-reshuffle-ruled[2] https://www.bloombergquint.com/global-economics/thai-cabinet-reshuffle-seen-delayed-as-bih-leaders-in-talks-coalition-source[3] https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385235[4] https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thaksin-says-interior-minister-post-should-be-pheu-thai-in-leshadow-reshuffle-2021-06-02/[5] https://www.rrree.com/thai-politics/thai-cabinet-reshuffle-rumors-swirl-around-interior-ministry-portfolio/
In the realm of politics and general news, discussions surround potential policy-and-legislation changes with debates about a possible cabinet reshuffle being the center of attention. Despite the speculation, no official announcements about the reorganization have been made yet by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra or coalition partners.
