Thai Cabinet Meeting: PM Appoints 5 Advisors and Deputy Government Spokesperson

Watch the first cabinet meeting. The PM appoints 5 advisors, with the name “Jakkraphong Saengmanee” sitting, giving the green light to appoint political officials.

On September 16, 2024, journalists reported that the first meeting of the Cabinet on September 17, 2024, will consider the appointment of municipal officials to various positions, including the position of adviser to the Prime Minister, Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Deputy Secretary to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs

The same three people will continue working in this position:

• Mr. Somkid Chueakong
• Ms. Teerapa Pairohakul
• Mr. Nanat Hongchuwet

Prime Minister’s 5 Advisors

Most of the advisors are the same people:

• Mr. Chaikasem Nitisiri
• Mr. Songkram Kitlertpairoj
• Mr. Yutthafhong Charatsathian
• Mr. Chakkraphong Saengmanee
• Mr. Thewan Liptapanlop

Spokesperson and Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office

Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Pheu Thai Party (PAT), will be the spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Three vice-presidents spokespersons of the Presidency of the Council are:

• Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, former deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office (Bhumjaithai Party)
• Ms. Sasikarn Watthanachan, former Bangkok parliamentary candidate for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTA)
• Anukul Pruksanusak, former Songkhla parliamentary candidate, Phalang Pracharat Party (Democratic Party share)

Ms. Sasikarn revealed the news of her appointment as the Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, saying that she is unable to respond at this time.