Paetongtarn dismisses cabinet reshuffle rumours

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday dismissed speculation about a cabinet reshuffle, insisting that the government is still united and every thing will remain unchanged.

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Addressing questions about a possible shake-up amid rumours about coalition tensions and calls for changes to some economic portfolios, the prime minister said she has no plans for a shake-up.

"Everything remains the same, and I’m aware of opinion polls and open to all views. Also, everything is impermanent, even the position of the prime minister. We all should remain calm,” she said.

Ms Paetongtarn was also firm when asked about the possibility of coalition partner Bhumjaithai being axed and replaced by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

She insisted that there would be no reshuffle at this stage, even if a Nida Poll public opinion survey showed that many people expected the commerce minister and the agriculture and cooperatives minister to be replaced.