Veteran diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa nominated to replace Parnpree as Thailand's new foreign minister

Maris worked as an adviser to Parnpree during his tenure as foreign minister. He has also served as Thailand’s ambassador to several countries, including Australia, Fiji and Nepal. - Photo: The Nation Thailand/ANN

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's Government House is reporting that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has nominated Maris Sangiampongsa, former advisor to Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, to the post of Foreign Minister, replacing Parnpree, who resigned from the position on Sunday.

Parnpree announced his shock resignation after being stripped of the post of deputy PM in the PM's cabinet reshuffle.