PM Anuthine: No Cabinet Reshuffle Planned After Budget Votes
PM Anuthine ruled out a cabinet reshuffle after the 2570 budget passed with backing from opposition parties including Democrats, saying ministers are performing well and the government has gained more parliamentary support than expected.
Prime Minister Anuthine Charnvirakul said on September 13 at Samut Prakan that there are no signals for a cabinet reshuffle after the 2570 budget bill passed with support from opposition lawmakers including the Democrat Party. He explained that politics is always dynamic and that when the government proposes measures that benefit the public, even some opposition parties will support them. With over 290 government MPs, any good-faith policies receive broad parliamentary backing, suggesting the government is on the right track and has gained more support than anticipated.
Anuthine stated that the budget bill demonstrates government proposals will benefit the public and society, which is why opposition parties like the Democrats voted in favor. He said he has not discussed formal coalition arrangements with the Democrats, but credited their support to a focus on national interest and the common good. When asked about cabinet changes, the PM said there are currently no signals for reshuffles, as ministers are performing their duties fully and gaining confidence in their work.
Regarding so-called "appointed ministers," Anuthine clarified there is no such category—all ministers were personally selected by him and understand they must deliver results. He praised all ministers from both ruling and allied parties, saying they are working hard and increasingly understanding the bureaucratic system. He added that ministers are collaborating well with civil servants and supporting teamwork across government, helping to lighten the overall workload.
