Thai cabinet of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sworn in
After the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Paetongtarn will convene an informal meeting of the new cabinet on September 7 to prepare for the policy statement she will read in parliament next week.
On the afternoon of September 6, at Dusit Palace, the new cabinet of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took the oath of office before King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
The ceremony was absent from two cabinet members from the Thai Pride Party (Bhumjaithai) and both Deputy Interior Ministers, Mr. Songsak Thongsri and Ms. Sabeeda Thaised, because both had COVID-19.
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul - who is also deputy prime minister and home minister - confirmed the test results of the two members and said he would take over their responsibilities until they recover and can take the oath.
After the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Paetongtarn will convene an informal meeting of the new cabinet on September 7 to prepare for the policy statement she will read in parliament next week.
Policy announcement is the final stage before the government can run the country.
Paetongtarn's first official working day will be September 16, followed by her first formal cabinet meeting on September 17.