People over politics

A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place very soon. The shakeup is the first since the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government came to power 10 months ago, with just two more years remaining before the next general election.

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Sadly, the upcoming reshuffle appears to be politically motivated rather than a restructuring to improve efficiency and public service.

The conflict within the governing coalition, particularly between the leading Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party, the largest coalition partner, is reported to be the cause behind the cabinet change.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the “spiritual leader” of Pheu Thai, holds ideological influence over this administration. He recently said Pheu Thai should oversee the Interior Ministry to ensure its policies can be effectively delivered to the public in the two years remaining before the election. Currently, the Interior Ministry is under the control of Bhumjaithai, with its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as minister.