Cabinet of Thailand
Thai: คณะรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย | |
Cabinet overview | |
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Formed | 28 June 1932 |
Type | A council to discharge the duties of administering the government according to collective responsibility |
Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
Motto | สุจริต เสียสละ สามัคคี (Honesty, Sacrifice, Unity) |
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The cabinet of Thailand (formally, the Council of Ministers of Thailand;
History
Prior to the
On 14 July 1925 King
With the promulgation of
Ministers of State
Qualifications
According to the
- Be a Thai national by birth.
- Be older than 35 years of age.
- Have graduated with no less than a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
- Not be a member of the Senate (former senators must wait two years after their term of office to be eligible)
The individual must also: not be addicted to drugs, not have been
Ministers of State are in theory appointed by the king, however in truth they are appointed at the advice of the prime minister to the king. Before taking office, a minister must make a solemn declaration before the king in the following words:
"I, (name of the declarer), do solemnly declare that I will be loyal to the King and will faithfully perform my duties in the interests of the country and of the people. I will also uphold and observe the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand in every respect."
Roles
The 2007
Each minister is responsible for his actions and the actions of his department and is therefore accountable to the national assembly. Therefore, the assembly can compel the minister to appear before it and explain his actions. The House of Representatives and the Senate can forcefully remove a sitting minister by a
The Cabinet
Function
As the primary government institution in the
The cabinet is governed by the rule of
Current Cabinet
On 1 September 2023, King Maha Vajiralongkorn issued a royal command to appoint a 36 member cabinet with Srettha Thavisin as prime minister and finance minister. The cabinet was sworn in by the king on 5 September 2023.[2]
Srettha Cabinet | ||||
Minister Political party |
Office(s) | Ministry/Ministerial Agency | Took Office | |
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Srettha Thavisin Pheu Thai |
Prime Minister Minister of Finance |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Finance |
22 August 2023 1 September 2023 | |
Phumtham Wechayachai Pheu Thai |
Deputy Prime Minister responsible for national security Minister of Commerce |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Commerce |
1 September 2023 | |
Somsak Thepsutin Pheu Thai |
Deputy Prime Minister responsible for legal affairs | Office of the Prime Minister |
1 September 2023 | |
Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara Pheu Thai |
Deputy Prime Minister responsible for economic affairs Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
1 September 2023 | |
Anutin Charnvirakul Bhumjaithai |
Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Interior |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Interior |
1 September 2023 | |
Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwon Palang Pracharath |
Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Natural Resources and Environment |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
1 September 2023 | |
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga United Thai Nation |
Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Energy |
Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Energy |
1 September 2023 | |
Puangpet Chunlaiad Pheu Thai |
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office | Office of the Prime Minister | 1 September 2023 | |
Sutin Klungsang Pheu Thai |
Minister of Defence | Ministry of Defence | 1 September 2023 | |
Kritsada Chinavicharana Independent |
Deputy Ministers of Finance | Ministry of Finance | 1 September 2023 | |
Julapun Amornvivat Pheu Thai |
1 September 2023 | |||
Jakkapong Sangmanee Pheu Thai |
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 1 September 2023 | |
Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol Pheu Thai |
Minister of Tourism and Sports | Ministry of Tourism and Sports | 1 September 2023 | |
Varawut Silpa-archa Chart Thai Patthana |
Minister of Social Development and Human Security | Ministry of Social Development and Human Security | 1 September 2023 | |
Supamas Isarabhakdi Bhumjaithai |
Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation | Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation | 1 September 2023 | |
Captain Thamanat Prompow Palang Pracharath |
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives | 1 September 2023 | |
Chaiya Promma Pheu Thai |
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | 1 September 2023 | ||
Anucha Nakasai United Thai Nation |
1 September 2023 | |||
Suriya Juangroongruangkit Pheu Thai |
Minister of Transport | Ministry of Transport | 1 September 2023 | |
Monporn Charoensri Pheu Thai |
Deputy Minister of Transport | 1 September 2023 | ||
Surapong Piyachot Pheu Thai |
1 September 2023 | |||
Prasert Juntararuangthong Pheu Thai |
Minister of Digital Economy and Society | Ministry of Digital Economy and Society | 1 September 2023 | |
Napintorn Srisanpang Bhumjaithai |
Deputy Minister of Commerce | Ministry of Commerce | 1 September 2023 | |
Kriang Kantinan Pheu Thai |
Deputy Minister of Interior | Ministry of Interior | 1 September 2023 | |
Songsak Thongsri Bhumjaithai |
1 September 2023 | |||
Chada Thaiseth Bhumjaithai |
1 September 2023 | |||
Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong Prachachart |
Minister of Justice | Ministry of Justice | 1 September 2023 | |
Phipat Ratchakitprakarn Bhumjaithai |
Minister of Labour | Ministry of Labour | 1 September 2023 | |
Sermsak Pongpanit Pheu Thai |
Minister of Culture | Ministry of Culture | 1 September 2023 | |
Police General Permpoon Chidchob Bhumjaithai |
Minister of Education | Ministry of Education | 1 September 2023 | |
Surasak Phancharoenworakul Bhumjaithai |
Deputy Minister of Education | 1 September 2023 | ||
Cholnan Srikaew Pheu Thai |
Minister of Public Health | Ministry of Public Health | 1 September 2023 | |
Santi Promphat Palang Pracharath |
Deputy Minister of Public Health | 1 September 2023 | ||
Pimphattra Wichaikul United Thai Nation |
Minister of Industry | Ministry of Industry | 1 September 2023 |
See also
- Prime Minister of Thailand
- King of Thailand
- List of ministries of Thailand
- List of female cabinet ministers of Thailand
- Constitutional organizations of Thailand
- Shadow Cabinet of Thailand
References
- ^ Glenn S., ed. (2013-08-17). "เสนาบดี" (Dictionary). Royal Institute Dictionary, 1982. Thai-language.com. Retrieved 2013-08-03.
เสนาบดี /เส-นา-บอ-ดี/ [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) แม่ทัพ. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) ข้าราชการชั้นผู้ใหญ่. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) เจ้ากระทรวง. definition: secretary of state; minister; commander in chief
- ^ "Royal approval of Thailand's new Cabinet granted".
External links
- 2007 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand s:2007 Constitution of Thailand
- Official Webpage
- Thai Government - Cabinet Announcement
- BBC - Thai post-coup cabinet sworn in (2006)