The Paetongtarn cabinet, formally known as the 64th Council of Ministers (คณะรัฐมนตรีไทย คณะที่ 64) was formed after the removal of Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister of Thailand. The coalition is led by Pheu Thai Party which nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for prime minister.
Paetongtarn cabinet | |
|---|---|
 64th Council of Ministers of Thailand | |
| 3 September 2024 – present | |
 Paetongtarn Shinawatra in October 2023 | |
| Date formed | 3 September 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
| Prime Minister | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Deputy Prime Minister | |
| Member party |
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| Status in legislature | Coalition government 302 / 495 (61%) |
| Opposition party |
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| Opposition leader | Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 2023–present |
| Predecessor | Srettha cabinet |
Paetongtarn was elected by House of Representatives as prime minister on 16 August 2024 and received the appointment from the royal command two days later.[1][2]
The cabinet was officially sworn into office by King Rama X on 6 September 2024.[3]
Election of the prime minister
edit| 16 August 2024 Nomination of Paetongtarn Shinawatra (PTP) as Prime Minister Motion proposed by Sorawong Thienthong Absolute majority: 248/494 | ||
| Vote | Parties | Votes |
 Yes |
Pheu Thai Party (139), Bhumjaithai Party (70), Palang Pracharath Party (39), United Thai Nation Party (36), Chart Thai Pattana Party (10), Prachachart Party (8), Thai Sang Thai Party (6), Chart Pattana Party (2), Thai Ruam Palang Party (2), Thai Liberal Party (1), Plung Sungkom Mai (1), Thai Counties (1), New Democracy Party (1), New Party (1), Thai Teachers for People Party (1) | 319 / 494
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| No | People's Party (143), Fair Party (1), Thai Progress Party (1) | 145 / 494
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| Abstain | Democrat Party (25), Pheu Thai Party (1), Prachachart Party (1) | 27 / 494
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| Not voting | Pheu Thai Party (1), Bhumjaithai Party (1), Palang Pracharath Party (1) | 3 / 494
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List of ministers
edit| Portfolio | No. | Minister | Took Office | Left Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | * | Paetongtarn Shinawatra | 16 August 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Prime Ministers | 1 | Phumtham Wechayachai | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| 2 | Suriya Juangroongruangkit | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| 3 | Pichai Chunhavajira | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| 4 | Anutin Charnvirakul | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | ||
| 5 | Pirapan Salirathavibhaga | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | United Thai Nation | ||
| 6 | Prasert Jantararuangtong | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| Office of the Prime Minister | 7 | Chousak Sirinil | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| 8 | Jiraporn Sindhuprai | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| Minister of Defence | * | Phumtham Wechayachai | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Minister of Defence | 9 | Natthapon Nakpanich | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Independent[b] | |
| Minister of Finance | * | Pichai Chunhavajira | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Ministers of Finance | 10 | Julapun Amornvivat | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| 11 | Paophum Rojanasakul | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | 12 | Maris Sangiampongsa | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Minister of Tourism and Sports | 13 | Sorawong Thienthong | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Minister of Social Development and Human Security | 14 | Varawut Silpa-archa | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Chart Thai Pattana | |
| Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation | 15 | Supamas Isarabhakdi | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | 16 | Narumon Pinyosinwat | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Kla Tham[c] | |
| Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and Cooperatives | 17 | Itthi Sirilatthayakorn | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Kla Tham[d] | |
| 18 | Akara Prompow | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai[e] | ||
| Minister of Transport | * | Suriya Juangroongruangkit | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Ministers of Transport | 19 | Monporn Charoensri | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| 20 | Surapong Piyachote | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| Minister of Digital Economy and Society | * | Prasert Jantararuangtong | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Environment | 21 | Chalermchai Sri-on | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Democrat | |
| Minister of Energy | * | Pirapan Salirathavibhaga | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | United Thai Nation | |
| Minister of Commerce | 22 | Pichai Naripthaphan | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Ministers of Commerce | 23 | Napinthorn Srisanpang | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| 24 | Suchart Chomklin | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | United Thai Nation | ||
| Minister of Interior | * | Anutin Charnvirakul | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| Deputy Ministers of Interior | 25 | Songsak Thongsri | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| 26 | Sabida Thaiseth | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | ||
| 27 | Theerarat Samrejvanich | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | ||
| Minister of Justice | 28 | Tawee Sodsong | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Prachachart | |
| Minister of Labour | 29 | Phipat Ratchakitprakarn | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| Minister of Culture | 30 | Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Minister of Education | 31 | Permpoon Chidchob | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| Deputy Minister of Education | 32 | Surasak Phanchareonworakul | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Bhumjaithai | |
| Minister of Public Health | 33 | Somsak Thepsuthin | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Pheu Thai | |
| Deputy Minister of Public Health | 34 | Dech-it Khaothong | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | Democrat | |
| Minister of Industry | 35 | Akanat Promphan | 3 September 2024 | Incumbent | United Thai Nation | |
Notes
edit- ^ No seats in parliament until October 2024
- ^ Natthapon Nakpanich joined the cabinet on behalf of United Thai Nation Party.
- ^ Narumon Pinyosinwat joined the cabinet on behalf of Thammanat's group.
- ^ Itthi Sirilatthayakorn joined the cabinet on behalf of Thammanat's group.
- ^ Akara Prompow joined the cabinet on behalf of Thammanat's group.
References
edit- ^ "Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand's 31st prime minister". Bangkok Post. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Thai lawmakers elect Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM". France 24. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "King endorses new cabinet". Bangkok Post. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.