PM focuses on reshuffle

UTN cagey in wake of Bhumjaithai exit

- CHAIRITH YONPIAM

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party with a cabinet reshuffle expected to be finalised by the end of this month.

She earlier met with her remaining coalition party leaders at a hotel in Bangkok to inform them of the cabinet shake-up to fill eight seats left vacant by the move.

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who is facing calls to withdraw from the government amid reports the party's executive board wanted the prime minister to resign, also attended the 90-minute meeting.

After, Ms Paetongtarn posted a message on social media, thanking the parties for their support and stressing that stability would help the country confront external security threats and implement effective policies.