Thai veteran politician Suriya Jungrungreangkit set for single day as acting PM

Thai veteran politician Suriya Jungrungreangkit set for single day as acting PM

Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit began his engagements by attending a ceremony in Bangkok celebrating the longevity of the Prime Minister’s office

Thailand follows Bollywood script, gets a one-day prime minister in Suriya

Thailand's politics just delivered a Nayak-like hit. Veteran leader Suriya Jungrungreangkit stepped in as prime minister, but only for a day. Suriya's elevation was prompted by the Constitutional Court's decision to suspend PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over alleged ethical violations. A Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday will give a new Thai PM.

Thailand’s acting PM set for one-day tenure amid Paetongtarn suspension, cabinet shake-up

BANGKOK, July 2 — Thailand’s acting prime minister is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday, standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle. Transport minister and deputy prime minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit began his engagements by attending a ceremony in Bangkok celebrating the longevity of the prime minister’s office. The event marks the 93rd anniversary of an …

Thailand’s Political Turbulence Continues as Suriya Jungrungreangkit Takes Brief Helm as Acting PM

Bangkok – Thailand’s political landscape witnessed another dramatic turn as Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit assumed the role of acting prime minister on Wednesday, though his tenure is expected to last just one day before a pre-planned cabinet reshuffle installs a new leader. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended by Constitutional Court Over Controversial Phone Call […] Source