Thailand's New Prime Minister Likely to Also Serve as Finance Minister... "Cabinet Formation to Be Completed Within Days"

Settha Tavisin (61), the newly appointed Prime Minister of Thailand, is reportedly expected to concurrently serve as the Minister of Finance while forming a coalition government cabinet.

On the 26th, according to local media, two senior officials from the ruling Phua Thai Party, who requested anonymity, stated that Prime Minister Settha will also hold the position of Minister of Finance. A government official familiar with the cabinet formation also confirmed this.

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Settha was elected as Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on the 22nd and was appointed as the 30th Prime Minister by the royal household.

In the general election held in May this year, the Phua Thai Party, affiliated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and which became the second-largest party, succeeded in forming the government by excluding the first-largest party, Move Forward Party (MFP), and allying with the military conservative bloc.

The coalition government led by the Phua Thai Party includes a total of 11 parties, and according to agreements with participating parties, it is expected to hold 8 ministerial posts and 9 deputy minister posts.

Regarding the cabinet formation, Settha stated the previous day, "The ministerial positions have already been decided, and the work will be completed within a few days," adding, "Due to pressing issues, the cabinet will be launched before the end of September."

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