The second Anutin cabinet lineup is nearly finalized at 99.5%, closing the chapter on the Ministry of Interior Deputy position. "Songsak" is promoted to Deputy Prime Minister overseeing water and narcotics, replacing "Sophon," while the Ministry of Commerce will have no deputy ministers assigned to it. Tags: [cabinet formation, Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Commerce, narcotics, water management]
On 18 Mar 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that the formation of the second Anutin cabinet is taking shape. The Bhumjaithai Party has begun submitting biographies of over 40 candidates, including alternates, for vetting by 18 government agencies to ensure qualifications are met.Tags: [cabinet formation, Bhumjaithai Party, candidate vetting, government agencies]
Within the Bhumjaithai Party quota, finalized names include Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, supported by three deputy ministers of interior: Worasit Liangprasith (MP Satun), Jeset Thaiset (MP Uthai Thani), and Ponpee Suwanchavee (MP Nakhon Ratchasima). Songsak Thongsri, a party leader previously named, will advance to Deputy Prime Minister responsible for nationwide water issues and narcotics control. This effectively ends his long tenure as Ministry of Interior Deputy, spanning four administrations from Prayut through Srettha Phahonyothin to the first Anutin government.Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party, cabinet appointments, Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior, Deputy Prime Minister, water management, narcotics]
The Ministers attached to the Prime Minister's Office include Pradorn Prissanantakul (MP Ang Thong), Supamas Isarapakdi (party list MP), Napin Srisapan (party leader), and Suksamruay Wantaneyakul (MP Amnat Charoen).Tags: [Prime Minister's Office, ministers, cabinet members]
The Ministry of Defence is confirmed to have Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen promoted from deputy minister to Minister of Defence.Tags: [Ministry of Defence, cabinet appointment, Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen]
The Ministry of Justice remains under the leadership of Lieutenant General Rutthapon Naowarat as Minister of Justice.Tags: [Ministry of Justice, cabinet appointment]
In the Ministry of Transport, Pipat Ratchakitprakarn serves as Minister with deputy ministers Siripong Angkasakulkiat (MP Sisaket), Patthapong Pataraprasit (MP Phichit), and Sanphet Boonyamanee (MP Songkhla).Tags: [Ministry of Transport, cabinet appointments, deputy ministers]
In the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Chaichanok Chidchob is Minister, with Nan Boonthida Somchai (MP Ubon Ratchathani) as deputy minister.Tags: [Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, cabinet appointments]
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is led by Surasak Phanjaroenworakun as Minister.Tags: [Ministry of Tourism and Sports, cabinet appointment]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is headed by Suchart Chomklin as Minister.Tags: [Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, cabinet appointment]
Eknath Promphan serves as Minister of Energy.Tags: [Ministry of Energy, cabinet appointment]
Sabida Thaiset is appointed Minister of Culture.Tags: [Ministry of Culture, cabinet appointment]
Pattana Promphat is Minister of Public Health.Tags: [Ministry of Public Health, cabinet appointment]
Warawut Silpa-archa serves as Minister of Industry.Tags: [Ministry of Industry, cabinet appointment]
Additional ministers appointed by Anutin include Sihasak Puangketkaew as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Akniti Nitithanprapas as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Supachai Sutthumpun as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce—who will have no deputy ministers to ensure focused work free of political interference; and Bowornsak Uwanno as Deputy Prime Minister overseeing legal affairs.Tags: [Deputy Prime Ministers, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Commerce, legal affairs, cabinet structure]
Coalition partner parties have been allocated five ministries with nine positions: five ministers, including deputy prime ministers, three deputy ministers, and the second deputy speaker of the House. These portfolios cover Agriculture and Cooperatives, Education, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Labor, and Social Development and Human Security. The Palang Pracharath Party holds one position.Tags: [coalition government, ministerial allocations, Agriculture, Education, Science, Labor, Social Development, Palang Pracharath Party]