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Pheu Thai Secures 5 Ministerial Seats, Negotiates for 1 Deputy Minister Yotsanan Appointed Minister of Higher Education

Politic25 Feb 2026 20:23 GMT+7

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Pheu Thai Secures 5 Ministerial Seats, Negotiates for 1 Deputy Minister Yotsanan Appointed Minister of Higher Education

The ministerial lineup under Anutin's cabinet shows the Pheu Thai party obtaining five ministerial seats and negotiating for one deputy minister position. "Somsak" and "Suriya" remain in their posts, overseeing labor and agriculture respectively, while "Yotsanan" assumes the role of Minister of Higher Education.


On 25 Feb 2026 GMT+7, reports revealed the Pheu Thai party’s ministerial appointments: Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives; Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat holds the post of Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation; Mr. Julphun Amornwiwat is Minister of Education; Mr. Somsak Thepsutin is Minister of Labor; and Mr. Prasert Chandraruangthong serves as Minister of Social Development and Human Security.


Additionally, reports indicate that Pheu Thai will receive several deputy minister positions, with negotiations ongoing regarding details with the Bhumjaithai party.