35 ‘Anutin 2’ cabinet nominees pass vetting, set for royal submission on March 30
A Bhumjaithai source says background and qualification checks for the “Anutin 2” cabinet have been completed. Pheu Thai has replaced Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol with Nikorn Soemklang for the Social Development portfolio, with 35 names due for final review and submission on March 30.
A source from the Bhumjaithai Party said that background and qualification checks for new ministers in the “Anutin 2” government were completed yesterday (March 27). The only issue involved Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol. Pheu Thai therefore submitted three alternate names for vetting—Nikorn Soemklang, Wisuth Chaiyanarun, and Khattiya Sawatdiphon—all of whom passed. Ultimately, the party selected Nikorn Soemklang to be nominated as Minister of Social Development and Human Security, replacing Sudawan.
On Monday, March 30, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to hold a final discussion with the agencies responsible for vetting. If there are no further obstacles, he will submit the full list of 35 names for royal approval in line with the formal process. The list comprises:
- Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Interior Minister
- Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister
- Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister
- Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister
- Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
- Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
- Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
- Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister
- Paradorn Prissanananthakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
- Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
- Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
- Suksomruay Wantaneeakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
- Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen, Defence Minister
- Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports
- Nikorn Soemklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
- Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Watcharaphol Khawkhum, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Piyarat Tiyapairat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport
- Phattharaphong Phattharaprasit, Deputy Minister of Transport
- Sanphet Boonyamanee, Deputy Minister of Transport
- Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society
- Boonyathida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society
- Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
- Akanat Promphan, Energy Minister
- Jeseth Thaiseth, Deputy Interior Minister
- Vorasit Liangprasit, Deputy Interior Minister
- Polpheer Suwannachee, Deputy Interior Minister
- Pol Maj Gen Rutthapon Naowarat, Justice Minister
- Julapun Amornvivat, Labour Minister
- Sabida Thaised, Culture Minister
- Prasert Jantararuangtong, Education Minister
- Akkharanan Kannakittinan, Deputy Education Minister
- Pattana Promphat, Public Health Minister
- Varawut Silpa-archa, Industry Minister
