Julapan affirms it is not yet time for a cabinet reshuffle. The Prime Minister lets ministers continue working to prove their abilities after only three months, urging all ministries to report on their achievements and visions.
On 7 Jul 2026 GMT+7, Julapan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labour, stated regarding the Prime Minister's warning about replacing forgotten ministers that there is currently no cause and it is not yet time to review anyone's performance. Since the government has only been in office for three months, everyone needs time to adapt and prove themselves through their work. Monitoring and evaluations will occur periodically, with the final judgment resting with the public and the Prime Minister overseeing closely.
During the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that all ministries must expedite and improve communication with the public clearly, especially regarding policies already implemented that benefit the public. Agencies under supervision, such as the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, are currently compiling achievements from the past 3-4 months and preparing to announce their direction and vision for the next 3-4 years to society soon.
Regarding progress on the Peace Promotion Bill, or the Amnesty Law, amended by the Senate, there is an initial tendency to approve these amendments to enable the law to be promulgated and benefit those granted amnesty as quickly as possible.
In discussions with Natthawut Saiyakeua, former chairman of the special committee reviewing the bill, it was confirmed that the Senate’s amendments do not impact or undermine anyone’s rights. For example, the rights of minors under 18 years old remain protected under the existing law.
Furthermore, the government views that establishing a joint committee between the House of Representatives and the Senate could pose risks and cause delays. Given the joint committee’s composition—10 representatives from the House and 10 from the Senate—and that House members must be proportionally divided among political parties, the majority voice often aligns with the Senate’s approved direction. Therefore, accepting the Senate’s amended draft immediately is the fastest way to enact the law.
The reporter added that the interview atmosphere was relaxed. Toward the end, Julapan playfully urged the media to quickly end filming so he would not have to stand in a way that tightens his stomach, bringing smiles to reporters at the Government House.