Among them are MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, now a deputy prime minister; Finance Minister Sommai Phasee, Industry Minister Chakramon Phasukvanich and Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
Two generals will remain in the Cabinet but see a change in their responsibilities: Gen Chatchai Sarikalya is expected to be transferred from the Commerce Ministry to Agriculture Ministry while Transport Minister Gen Prajin Juntong will take care of the Energy Ministry.