Major changes at economic ministries

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015
Major changes at economic ministries

Several ministers are expected to be removed in the first Cabinet reshuffle.

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.