Govt may bow to pressure and reshuffle Cabinet
Pressure is mounting on the government to reshuffle the Cabinet earlier than expected. The reshuffle could take place at the end of this month or early August, a source from Government House said yesterday.
A meeting between key leaders of the government was held at Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence a few days ago to discuss the pending reshuffle.
The source said key factors behind the reshuffle were the state of the economy and pressure from overseas. Those attending the meeting included Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, Justice Minister General Paiboon Koomchaya and Deputy Defence Minister and Army chief General Udomdej Sitabutr.
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Since the economy is the main problem, it’s likely that Finance Ministry’s permanent secretary Rungson Sriworasat will replace Finance Minister Sommai Phasee. Also, Somkid Jatusripitak could replace Industry Minister Chakramon Phasukavanich.
It has been hinted that Udomdej, who will retire as Army chief in September, is being considered for the defence minister’s post, while Prawit would stay on as deputy PM. Army chief of staff General Chatchalerm Chalermsuk, who will also retire, is likely to replace Udomdej as deputy defence minister.
Meanwhile, Prayut’s classmate General Yodyuth Boonyatikarn might replace Agriculture Minister Peetipong Phuengbun na Ayutthaya.
