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Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin Denies Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors – Full Interview Transcription

At Government House, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance gave an interview after chairing the National Soft Power Strategy Committee meeting no. 2/2024 on convening coalition leaders for discussions at the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, last noon. Was there a sign of a reshuffle of the Council of Ministers or not? No, there was no discussion.

Asked what other issues besides the discussion on digital wallets, the Prime Minister said many issues, including that of the Constitution, have been finalized and will be brought to the cabinet meeting on April 23. be announced.

The reporter asked if it showed that the cabinet adjustments Will still not be clear by the end of this month? The Prime Minister said: “I have not yet said there will be an adjustment. You guys just said that to yourselves.”

Asked about reports that went so far as to say the cabinet reshuffle will end on April 24, the prime minister said he didn’t know and had to ask the person who said it himself.

When asked repeatedly, Can you confirm whether it will be completed this month or next? The Prime Minister said it. Already answered many times. If it happens, you will know.

When asked whether this meant the Prime Minister would remain silent or not, the Prime Minister replied: “I probably can’t stay silent. Because it has to go through the correct nomination process. It probably won’t be peaceful.”

When asked, referring to the decision to adapt the Council of Ministers. Won’t it cause a big ripple effect? Mr. Settha said we are already talking about it if the time comes.

When asked whether the government adjustment will be specific to the Pheu Thai Party or not? There is therefore no need to talk to the parties of the government coalition. Settha said he met with Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a short time ago. and Home Minister As Bhumjaithai Party Leader And in the morning we met and talked among ourselves, including Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. As party general secretary Palang Pracharat We met in the morning and talked. and always talk

When asked whether Captain Thammanat had submitted the name of the vacant Palang Pracharat quota or not, the Prime Minister replied that no, he didn’t know, he hadn’t submitted his name, he didn’t have one.

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