Anutin allays reshuffle fears

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra won't dissolve the House of Representatives simply to gain a political advantage, said Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday.

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That said, he said dissolving the House near the end of the government's term is common practice and could even improve administrative efficiency.

When asked to comment on reports about shifting alliances within the coalition in recent weeks, Mr Anutin, who is also the Interior Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, said it was premature to speculate on political alignments at this stage.

The government will remain in office until 2027 if it survives until the end of its term, leaving plenty of time for talks on political realignment, he said.