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| Mr. Phumtham, who previously served as a Deputy Prime Minister, now takes the helm of the government on an interim basis |
BANGKOK, THAILAND – In a significant political development, Thailand's new cabinet was officially sworn into office on Thursday, with veteran politician Phumtham Wechayachai appointed as the nation's acting Prime Minister.
The appointment follows a dramatic decision by the Constitutional Court to suspend Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties pending a final ruling on her eligibility.
Mr. Phumtham, who previously served as a Deputy Prime Minister, now takes the helm of the government on an interim basis. His primary role will be to ensure the continuity of government administration and maintain stability during this period of political uncertainty.
The newly appointed cabinet ministers took their oath of allegiance before His Majesty the King in a formal ceremony, officially beginning their terms. The new administration faces the immediate challenge of navigating the country through the ongoing political transition while addressing key economic and social policies.
The suspension of Ms. Paetongtarn, a prominent figure from the ruling Pheu Thai Party, has sent ripples through Thailand's political landscape. All eyes are now on the Constitutional Court as the country awaits its final verdict, which will determine the future of the nation's leadership.
