Government Stable, Cabinet Reshuffle Timing PM's Call
Thailand's government maintains strong stability with coalition support, according to Digital Economy Minister Chaiyanok Chidchob, who denied reports of opposition MPs defecting to bolster parliamentary numbers. Cabinet reshuffles will depe
At 14:40 on August 10, 2025, at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Chaiyanok Chidchob, Digital Economy and Society Minister and secretary-general of Bhumjaithai Party, addressed reports that 10 MPs from the Khla Tham Party in the group of Bunyying Nitikanchanakul, Ratchaburi MP, would defect to Bhumjaithai before the next election to strengthen the government.
Chaiyanok stated that the government has strong stability and security, not relying solely on his party but supported by coalition partners as allies. When asked about reports of MPs defecting to boost government votes, he said he had not heard of such claims.
When pressed on whether there was a need to bring other parties into the coalition now, Chaiyanok replied no.
Regarding cabinet reshuffling, he clarified that his previous statement about one year was not a guarantee of changes, but rather a timeframe for ministers to prove their work. Different ministries have different priorities. He noted that many ministers have already demonstrated clear results, and others are working on their performance. The one-year timeline was simply a reasonable period to assess clear outcomes, but the final decision rests with the Prime Minister, who evaluates each minister's performance. Some adjustments might occur sooner than a year, depending on the PM's assessment.
When pressed again on reports of Khla Tham defecting to Bhumjaithai, Chaiyanok said he was uncertain of the source but affirmed that the government already possesses sufficient stability and security.
