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.
BANGKOK: A source from the Bhumjaithai Party said that background and qualification checks for new ministers in the 'Anutin 2' government were completed on Friday (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:
1. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Interior Minister
2. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister
3. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister
4. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister
5. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
6. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
7. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
8. Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister
9. Paradorn Prissanananthakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
10. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
11. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
12. Suksomruay Wantaneeakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
13. Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen, Defence Minister
14. Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports
15. Nikorn Soemklang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
16. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
17. Watcharaphol Khawkhum, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
18. Piyarat Tiyapairat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
19. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport
20. Phattharaphong Phattharaprasit, Deputy Minister of Transport
21. Sanphet Boonyamanee, Deputy Minister of Transport
22. Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society
23. Boonyathida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society
24. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
25. Akanat Promphan, Energy Minister
26. Jeseth Thaiseth, Deputy Interior Minister
27. Vorasit Liangprasit, Deputy Interior Minister
28. Polpheer Suwannachee, Deputy Interior Minister
29. Pol Maj Gen Rutthapon Naowarat, Justice Minister
30. Julapun Amornvivat, Labour Minister
31. Sabida Thaised, Culture Minister
32. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Education Minister
33. Akkharanan Kannakittinan, Deputy Education Minister
34. Pattana Promphat, Public Health Minister
35. Varawut Silpa-archa, Industry Minister - The Nation/ANN
