‘Anutin’ welcomes ‘Paethongtarn’ as PM, insists he has no intention of changing ministries

Anutin" welcomes "Paethongtarn" as the 31st Prime Minister, preparing to appoint people to discuss coalition party policies this Tuesday, reiterating satisfaction with the present, not thinking of changing ministries, ready to discuss amending the constitution to reduce the power of independent organizations Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, acting deputy prime minister and acting minister of the interior as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, said after Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra was elected as the new prime minister that he had expressed his congratulations since the candidate selection meeting yesterday (15 August) and would like to congratulate her again after receiving trust from the House of Representatives. After this, the process of submitting the royal appointment will proceed. He confirmed that he will continue to work together with all coalition parties. He believes that nothing will change in the cabinet of each party. Each ministry is currently working in order. There is familiarity between the ministers, civil servants, and the work itself, which allows for continuous work. He confirmed that there is no bargaining and he is satisfied with the current situation. On Tuesday (August 20), there will be a party meeting to determine the core person to discuss the policy draft with the coalition parties. This will include the party's cannabis policy because we are not currently overseeing the Ministry of Public Health. Therefore, this matter must be discussed with the Pheu Thai Party and other coalition parties. In this regard, Mr. Anutin also mentioned the case in which Mr. Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Prachachon Party, proposed amending the constitution to cut off the power of independent organizations to interfere in the executive and legislative branches, saying that if it is not an amendment to Section 112, then discussions can be held. Source: Thai News Agency