Thailand’s Cabinet Picks Phumtham as Acting PM 🔄
On Saturday, after the Constitutional Court ended Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s stint as prime minister, Thailand’s cabinet appointed Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai to serve as acting PM. Under the constitution, the existing cabinet must keep things moving in a caretaker role until a new admin takes over—no drama, just stability.
Minister to the PM’s Office Chusak Sirinil announced the news after a special cabinet meeting, where they also named Prommin Lertsuridej as Secretary General to the Prime Minister’s Office. Think of it as adding experienced crew members to the bridge—everyone’s got a job to keep the ship steady. ⚓️
Mark your calendars: the lower house of parliament convenes from September 3–5 to vote on the next prime minister. The vote includes candidates from the list submitted during the May 2023 general election. It’s like awaiting final match results in your fav sports app—every vote counts!
Chusak stressed a tight operational framework for this transitional cabinet: they’ll steer clear of big policy shifts and focus on day-to-day governance. For young Thais and Southeast Asians tracking this, it’s a prime example of how rules and procedures keep the gears turning—even when leadership changes. Stay tuned for updates as parliament heads to the ballot! 📲✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
