“Chulaphong”, Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, called on the Prime Minister to quickly find a new Foreign Minister after “Panprie”, Minister of Namdee, resigned, asking “Seththa” not to sit and play. myself Ready to oppose the appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister at this time to sit in his place.
On April 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the press conference room, 1st floor, Parliament Building, Mr. Chullaphong Yukaset, First Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, held a press conference on the case of Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Minister. The Minister of Foreign Affairs sent a letter to Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, requesting his resignation from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. After retiring from the position of Deputy Prime Minister along with requesting that the Prime Minister Hurry to find and appoint new foreign minister as soon as possible Himself as vice president of the faculty The first Foreign Affairs Committee would like to express condolences that Mr. Panpree has resigned from his position. Because he is a person who has knowledge and ability in foreign affairs and international trade. Because he used to hold the position of trade representative As for the work as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the past 7 months There are a lot As you wrote in your resignation letter
Personally, he considers Mr. Panpree to be a good water minister. Of course, Mr. Panpree's resignation from his position caused shock and confusion in many foreign countries. What happened to the stability of the Thai government? Yesterday he received messages from several embassy officials. Ask about the story that happened. The Prime Minister's decision to remove Mr. Panpree from the position of Deputy Prime Minister and keep him in the position Minister of Foreign Affairs in one position It reflects that the Prime Minister Does not give importance to foreign policy As previously stated to Parliament He does not understand the need to gain trust from foreign countries in order for international negotiations to have weight, and the Prime Minister does not value the people responsible for the government's foreign policy as he should. Context of Thai politics in the past 10 years, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will also hold the position of Deputy Prime Minister. It reflects to foreign countries that The government gives importance to foreign policy.
However, we urge the Prime Minister Hurry to find and appoint new foreign minister as soon as possible Because at this time Thailand does not have a Minister and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. While many important foreign affairs issues require someone with deep understanding to take responsibility quickly. As well as giving examples of the balance of power arising from geopolitics in Southeast Asia. and the situation of fighting in Myanmar where there is a wave of refugees from Myanmar crossing to the Thai side And a humanitarian corridor has been established along the Thai-Myanmar border that Mr. Panpree has already pushed for. In this matter of Myanmar, the government must urgently seek cooperation from ASEAN countries and from some powerful countries. As for who the Prime Minister will choose? He didn't want to intervene. Because it's a government matter.
But I would like to express my disagreement. and would like to object if the Prime Minister will take over the position Another position is Minister of Foreign Affairs. or to appoint the Deputy Prime Minister Any one person at this time has been appointed to take over the position. Minister of Foreign Affairs Because of the responsibilities of the position of Prime Minister That's already overwhelming. Because there is a duty to supervise and follow up on the work of every ministry, and the work of the Minister of Foreign Affairs requires frequent travel abroad. and those who do not agree with having the Deputy Prime Minister Now let's take over the position. Because the person who will become Minister of Foreign Affairs It is like the face of Thailand in the world society. Therefore, one must understand the international political context. international trade Geopolitics in Asia and the world and must have vision in positioning Thailand on the world stage And the important thing is to not talk a lot and be careful when giving interviews to the media. Because matters relating to foreign affairs include both security and international relations issues. There are many sensitive issues.
