Paetongtarn cabinet explained

Cabinet Name:Paetongtarn cabinet
Flag:Flag of Thailand.svg
Flag Border:true
Jurisdiction:Thailand
Cabinet Number:64th
Cabinet Type:Council of Ministers
Incumbent:3 September 2024 – present
Government Head:Paetongtarn Shinawatra
State Head:Vajiralongkorn
State Head Title:Monarch
Government Head Title:Prime Minister
Opposition Leader:Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut
Legislature Term:2023–present
Predecessor:Srettha cabinet

The Paetongtarn cabinet, formally known as the 64th Council of Ministers (คณะรัฐมนตรีไทย คณะที่ 64) was formed after the removal of Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister of Thailand. The coalition is led by Pheu Thai Party which nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for prime minister.

Paetongtarn was elected by House of Representatives as prime minister on 16 August 2024 and received the appointment from the royal command two days later.[1] [2]

The cabinet was officially sworn into office by King Rama X on 6 September 2024.[3]

Election of the prime minister

16 August 2024
Nomination of Paetongtarn Shinawatra (PTP) as Prime Minister
Motion proposed by Sorawong Thienthong
Absolute majority: 248/494
VotePartiesVotes
Yes Pheu Thai Party (139), Bhumjaithai Party (70), Palang Pracharath Party (39), United Thai Nation Party (36), Chart Thai Pattana Party (10), Prachachart Party (8), Thai Sang Thai Party (6), Chart Pattana Party (2), Thai Ruam Palang Party (2), Thai Liberal Party (1), Plung Sungkom Mai (1), Thai Counties (1), New Democracy Party (1), New Party (1), Thai Teachers for People Party (1)
No People's Party (143), Fair Party (1), Thai Progress Party (1)
Abstain Democrat Party (25), Pheu Thai Party (1), Prachachart Party (1)
Not voting Pheu Thai Party (1), Bhumjaithai Party (1), Palang Pracharath Party (1)

List of ministers

Party
Prime Minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra16 August 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Prime Ministers1Phumtham Wechayachai3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
2Suriya Juangroongruangkit3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
3Pichai Chunhavajira3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
4Anutin Charnvirakul3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
5Pirapan Salirathavibhaga3 September 2024IncumbentUnited Thai Nation
6Prasert Jantararuangtong3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Office of the Prime Minister7Chousak Sirinil3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
8Jiraporn Sindhuprai3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Defence
Phumtham Wechayachai3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Minister of Defence9Natthapon Nakpanich3 September 2024IncumbentIndependent
Minister of Finance
Pichai Chunhavajira3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Ministers of Finance10Julapun Amornvivat3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
11Paophum Rojanasakul3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Foreign Affairs12Maris Sangiampongsa3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Tourism and Sports13Sorawong Thienthong3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Social Development and Human Security14Varawut Silpa-archa3 September 2024IncumbentChart Thai Pattana
Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation15Supamas Isarabhakdi3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives16Narumon Pinyosinwat3 September 2024IncumbentKla Tham
Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and Cooperatives17Itthi Sirilatthayakorn3 September 2024IncumbentKla Tham
18Akara Prompow3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Transport
Suriya Juangroongruangkit3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Ministers of Transport19Monporn Charoensri3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
20Surapong Piyachote3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Digital Economy and Society
Prasert Jantararuangtong3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment21Chalermchai Sri-on3 September 2024IncumbentDemocrat
Minister of Energy
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga3 September 2024IncumbentUnited Thai Nation
Minister of Commerce22Pichai Naripthaphan3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Ministers of Commerce23Napinthorn Srisanpang3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
24Suchart Chomklin3 September 2024IncumbentUnited Thai Nation
Minister of Interior
Anutin Charnvirakul3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
Deputy Ministers of Interior25Songsak Thongsri3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
26Sabida Thaiseth3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
27Theerarat Samrejvanich3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Justice28Tawee Sodsong3 September 2024IncumbentPrachachart
Minister of Labour29Phipat Ratchakitprakarn3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
Minister of Culture30Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Minister of Education31Permpoon Chidchob3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
Deputy Minister of Education32Surasak Phanchareonworakul3 September 2024IncumbentBhumjaithai
Minister of Public Health33Somsak Thepsuthin3 September 2024IncumbentPheu Thai
Deputy Minister of Public Health34Dech-it Khaothong3 September 2024IncumbentDemocrat
Minister of Industry35Akanat Promphan3 September 2024IncumbentUnited Thai Nation

Notes and References

  1. News: Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand's 31st prime minister. 16 August 2024. Bangkok Post. 18 August 2024.
  2. Web site: 16 August 2024 . Thai lawmakers elect Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM . France 24 . 16 August 2024 . 16 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240816071017/https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240816-thai-lawmakers-elect-thaksin-s-daughter-paetongtarn-shinawatra-as-pm . live .
  3. Web site: 4 September 2024 . King endorses new cabinet . 7 September 2024 . Bangkok Post.

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