Thai PM Says ‘Everything Is Possible’ on Cabinet Reshuffle — Denies Thaksin's Influence, Says He Merely Gives Advice as a Father

Thai PM says ‘Everything Is Possible’ on cabinet reshuffle — denies Thaksin's influence, says he merely gives advice as a father

PM Paetongtarn insists Thaksin gives advice, not orders — says all options remain open on potential Cabinet reshuffle, but denies father’s influence over government decisions. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed growing speculation over a potential cabinet reshuffle following the House of Representatives’ approval of the 2026 annual budget bill. Speaking to reporters, she said, “As of today, nothing has changed. I…

Thaksin stirs up a hornet’s nest as he states that Pheu Thai should control the Ministry of the Interior - Thai Examiner

Thaksin ignites fresh turmoil by urging Pheu Thai to take over the powerful Interior Ministry from Bhumjaithai, downplaying coalition fallout. Paetongtarn dodges reshuffle questions as… Read More › The post Thaksin stirs up a hornet’s nest as he states that Pheu Thai should control the Ministry of the Interior appeared first on Thai Examiner.

On May 30, 2025, regarding the case of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra giving an interview about the cabinet reshuffle, saying that he wanted the Ministry of Interior to be returned to the Pheu Thai Party to take care of itself, most recently, Mr. Somsak Prisananantakul, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and former MP for many terms, who is the father of Mr. Phradorn Prisananantakul, MP of the Bhumjaithai Party and 2…

Thaksin Wants Pheu Thai Back in Control of Interior Ministry

File photo courtesy of Thai PBS World Thaksin Shinawatra, de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has voiced his desire to regain control of the Ministry of Interior from the Bhumjaithai party. The former Prime Minister argues that Pheu Thai should oversee the crucial portfolio to ensure their government policies reach citizens nationwide. This move is seen as pivotal, with the next general election looming in just two years. The Phe…

Thaksin wants Interior portfolio back from Bhumjaithai - Thai Newsroom

By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra today (May 30) expressed his design to have his largest ruling party take charge of the Ministry of Interior in lieu of the Bhumjaithai so that, he said, their government policies could practically have “access” to the people nationwide. Thaksin, father of Prime […] The post Thaksin wants Interior portfolio back from Bhumjaithai appeared first on Thai Newsroom.