Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on April 22 rejected rumours about a potential cabinet reshuffle or the coalition government led by her Pheu Thai Party.
Speaking to reporters at the Government House after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn insisted she had no plans to adjust her ministerial line-up or oust the Bhumjaithai Party - the second-largest partner - from her coalition government, The Nation reported.
Her remarks followed the release of a recent NIDA opinion survey, which found that a majority of Thai voters wanted changes in the Cabinet’s economic team. “Nothing lasts forever — not even my position as prime minister,” she said in response to questions about the survey.
However, when asked whether her comment was directed at current Cabinet members, implying their positions were not permanent, Paetongtarn quickly denied it. Paetongtarn added that while she would take public sentiment into account, she values teamwork highly and is currently satisfied with her Cabinet’s performance.
The PM strongly also denied media speculation that Bhumjaithai Party could be removed and replaced by the opposition Palang Pracharath Party, amid reports of tensions between Bhumjaithai and the ruling Pheu Thai Party. “No such thing. Everything remains the same,” she reiterated./.
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