Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to meet Julapan Amornwiwat and coalition party leaders for dinner next week, but the date and venue have not yet been finalized. He declined to comment on a cabinet reshuffle following the dinner and smiled when asked about a photo of Artsit Samphanrat performing a wai bow yesterday.
At 11:08 a.m. on 28 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul declined to give an interview after reporters asked about Artsit Samphanrat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, bowing respectfully to him the previous evening (27 Aug 2026). The gesture was interpreted as a thank you for retaining his position and not being transferred during the seasonal reshuffle.
Regarding the dinner with coalition parties, Anutin said it would take place soon. Julapan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labour and leader of the Pheu Thai Party, stopped by for official business and they discussed arranging the meeting for next week. However, the exact date and location have not been set. It will be a small dinner gathering of cabinet members first.
The Prime Minister did not answer questions about whether the dinner with coalition parties would attract scrutiny and lead to a cabinet reshuffle.