Thai cabinet reshuffle settled, coalition strong, PM says

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting as she battles to stay in power after drawing sharp criticism of her handling of a border row with Cambodia and the government has promised a cabinet reshuffle this week, at the Government House, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's cabinet reshuffle has been settled and the government coalitionremains strong, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.

"It is settled and I've spoken with all party leaders and now the names are being vetted," she told reporters.

Her remarks came after the second-largest partner in the coalition withdrew its support last week.

Paetongtarn also dismissed speculation that she would also take the Defence Ministry portfolio.

(Reporting by Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat, Editing by David Stanway)