BANGKOK, March 30 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the new Cabinet list is ready for royal endorsement.
He said the list of 35 nominees had been finalised, with no outstanding issues.
“Everything is in order. The list can be submitted for royal endorsement immediately. We need to expedite the review of documents and proceed as quickly as possible,” Anutin told the media after chairing a meeting at the Government House today.
On the readiness of the government’s policy framework, the Prime Minister indicated that preparations had been completed.
“Once royal endorsement is granted and the oath of office has been administered, the government will be ready to present its policy statement to Parliament immediately,” he said.
On March 19, Anutin, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was re-elected Prime Minister after securing 293 votes in Parliament, defeating People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who garnered 119 votes.
On March 4, the Election Commission officially endorsed 499 Parliamentary seats from the February general election.
The Bhumjaithai Party won 192 seats, followed by the People’s Party (120), the Pheu Thai Party (74), and the Kla Tham Party (58).
The Bhumjaithai-led coalition, which includes the Pheu Thai Party and the support of 13 smaller parties, is expected to command 292 of the 499 seats in Parliament.
