Thailand's king swears in new PM and cabinet

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reacts as he poses for a group photo with his cabinet members (not pictured) at the government house after a royal audience ceremony to swear the oath of allegiance in Bangkok, Thailand, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn swore in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and cabinet ministers in a coalition government made up of 11 parties on Tuesday.

Srettha, whose Pheu Thai party leads the coalition, and 33 cabinet ministers pledged their loyalty to the monarchy during the ceremony at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok. The government will deliver its policy statement to parliament on Monday.