Cabinet gathering designates Prommin as Prime Minister's secretary; Phumtham named temporary prime minister
The Thai cabinet underwent a significant reshuffle over the weekend, with several key appointments and changes being made. The special cabinet meeting on Saturday saw the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as the acting prime minister.
In a related development, Dr Prommin Lertsuridej was nominated and appointed as the Prime Minister's Secretary. This role was previously vacant.
The outgoing cabinet, following the ruling, continues to serve in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is sworn in. The caretaker government is guided by a resolution, requiring deferral of policy matters that may bind the incoming cabinet, except for urgent matters.
The Constitutional Court of Thailand has ruled that the prime minister's position is currently vacant. However, discussions about dissolving parliament have been put on hold, with the priority remaining the formation of the new cabinet. The legal procedures for dissolving parliament are a matter of differing views and will be addressed after the new cabinet is formed.
It's important to clarify that neither Phumtham Wechayachai nor any rumors of a police chief's dismissal or bribing coalition MPs to switch sides have been verified. Similarly, no new facts about the roles of Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, or the constitutional court were mentioned in the current paragraph.
In other news, Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit, Acting Minister of Defence, will continue to oversee operations at the Ad Hoc Centre for Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation.
Chusak Sirinil, Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, made the announcements about these appointments and changes during the meeting.
Meanwhile, the PiS (Law and Justice) party has announced it will make a decision about its government support on Monday.
These developments mark a significant shift in Thailand's political landscape and will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the country's future. Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold.
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