Update on Anutin 2 Cabinet List: 35 Names Pass Strict Qualification Screening

Update on the Anutin 2 Cabinet list, scheduled for royal endorsement on 30 Mar 2024, following 35 names passing the rigorous qualification screening. Pheu Thai Party submitted three names, with Nikorn replacing Sutawan, while Dear Khattiya and Wisut were strongly excluded.

News from the Bhumjaithai Party reported that yesterday (27 Mar 2024), the backgrounds and qualifications of the prospective new ministers in the “Anutin 2 Government” have been completed, after only one issue arose concerning the qualifications of Ms. Sutawan Wangsupakitkosol.

The Pheu Thai Party submitted three backup names for background and qualification checks: Mr. Nikorn Somkalang, Mr. Wisut Chainarun, and Ms. Khattiya Sawatphol, all of whom passed. Ultimately, Mr. Nikorn was selected to be proposed as Minister of Social Development and Human Security to replace Ms. Sutawan.

Reporters stated that on Monday, 30 March 2024, the Prime Minister will hold a final discussion with the agencies responsible for vetting qualifications. If all goes smoothly without issues, the Prime Minister will present the list of all 35 people for royal endorsement according to procedure. The list includes:

1. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
2. Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport
3. Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister
4. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
5. Mr. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister
6. Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
7. Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
8. Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce
9. Mr. Pradorn Prissanantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office
10. Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office
11. Mr. Napin Srisampang, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office
12. Ms. Suksamruay Wantaneeyakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office
13. Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defence
14. Mr. Surasak Pancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports
15. Mr. Nikorn Somkalang, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
16. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
17. Mr. Watcharapol Khawkhum, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
18. Ms. Piyaratch Tiyapairat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
19. Mr. Siripong Angkasulgkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport
20. Mr. Phattharaphong Phattharaphisit, Deputy Minister of Transport
21. Mr. Sanphet Boonyamanee, Deputy Minister of Transport
22. Mr. Chaichon Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society
23. Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society
24. Mr. Suchat Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
25. Mr. Eknat Phomphun, Minister of Energy
26. Mr. Jetsad Thaiyeth, Deputy Minister of Interior
27. Mr. Worasit Liangprasit, Deputy Minister of Interior
28. Mr. Polpee Suwannachawi, Deputy Minister of Interior
29. Lieutenant General Rutthapon Naowarat, Minister of Justice
30. Mr. Julpan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labour
31. Ms. Sabida Thaiyeth, Minister of Culture
32. Mr. Prasert Chanruangthong, Minister of Education
33. Mr. Akkaranan Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education
34. Mr. Patthana Prompat, Minister of Public Health
35. Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry