New names in cabinet lotto

New names in cabinet lotto

Rumours over posts continue to swirl

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn is tipped to become the digital economy and society (DES) minister while PPRP MP for Sa Kaeo, Trinuch Thienthong, is poised to take the helm at the Education Ministry in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, a party source said yesterday.

This contradicted earlier speculation that Mr Chaiwut was being groomed for the education slot and Ms Trinuch for the culture portfolio, succeeding Itthiphol Kunplome who was earlier touted to take over the DES ministry. The source said the latest development came as a surprise for several PPRP members.

According to the source, Ms Trinuch’s appointment was likely due to her family’s close ties with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister and PPRP…