Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivers maiden policy speech
Thailand's new prime minister has outlined plans to tackle problematic economic issues. Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered her maiden policy speech in Parliament on Sep 12.
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What to expect from Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra ’s first policy speech
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to deliver her first policy speech in Parliament on Sep 12 morning. This comes almost exactly a month after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, unexpectedly lost his job after a Constitutional Court verdict. With the sudden change in leadership, the government will be emphasising continuity.
Thai PM Paetongtarn to continue predecessor's policies
Thailand's new government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is ready to govern. Following her swearing-in, Paetongtarn promised continuity with her predecessor's economic focus. Yet, despite the fresh leadership, she and her new cabinet are facing a tough road ahead.
New Thai PM, Cabinet to be sworn in after oath-taking in front of king
Thailand is set to officially welcome a new prime minister and her Cabinet. They are scheduled to take their oath in front of the king on Sep 6 night. The ceremony comes three weeks after a court ruling removed the then-leader over an ethics violation.
Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet
Thailand's king has endorsed the new cabinet of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The new cabinet has 35 ministers -- maxing out the legal limit -- coming from seven different parties. Many key portfolios are keeping their ministers, especially the ones important to the ruling Pheu Thai Party, such as finance, commerce, transport and tourism. This marks the end of three weeks of political uncertainty, after the dismissal of Ms Shinawatra's predecessor Srettha Thavisin. But, greater certainty does not mean fewer challenges for the new government.