Suksamruay, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, chose an auspicious time to enter Government House, ready to perform all duties if assigned by the Prime Minister. She vowed to work to the best of her ability and expects task assignments soon.
At 11:30 a.m. on 7 Apr 2026 GMT+7 at Government House, Ms. Suksamruay Wanthaneeyakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, officially entered Building 1. She revealed that her team had prepared the office and equipment since 6 Apr and had brought the sacred Phra Mongkol Ming Muang statue from Amnat Charoen Province to her office for good fortune. Regarding the auspicious time for starting work, she chose a convenient moment. As for the time to pay respects to the sacred objects at Government House, she said she would do so together with the Prime Minister.
However, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has not yet assigned her specific responsibilities. She expects that the Prime Minister will delegate tasks shortly.
Asked about her goals as Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Ms. Suksamruay said she will work diligently once assigned specific duties. Regarding any particular areas of focus, she said it depends on senior officials; she is ready to learn and receive guidance from civil servants with a sincere desire to work and believes she can succeed.
When asked if she felt excited about being a minister for the first time, Ms. Suksamruay said she is from Isan and has no political background. Her father, who completed only grade 2, is from Chachoengsao, and her mother is from Amnat Charoen. Although lacking a political foundation, she entered politics and was chosen by the Prime Minister and the Bhumjaithai Party leadership to serve as Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office. She carries feelings of excitement, concern, and pride.
When asked if the public would become wealthy like her name suggests, Ms. Suksamruay laughed and explained that her name has been Suksamruay since birth, given by her father. At 57 years old, she has never changed it. It reflects an old Isan belief. Her father had five children—four boys and one girl, her—and he intended every word in her name to symbolize happiness and wealth.