When asked if the defence minister would be acceptable to both the people and the military, Srettha responded: “Please consider his performance and leadership. Anybody given Cabinet seats by coalition partners will be able to serve the public to the fullest extent.”
As for Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s call for the new government to reform the armed forces, Srettha said: “I prefer to use the term co-development instead of reform.”
He said he was not sure when the Cabinet list would be submitted for royal endorsement, but said it may take a few days.
When asked whether his Cabinet will be announced in time for the United Nation’s General Assembly later next month, he said he had to study all the related protocols first.
He also said he was not sure if he had to visit Asean countries in his capacity as PM first before attending the UN assembly. However,…
