On July 1, 2025, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal announcement regarding the dismissal and appointment of cabinet ministers. This followed the royal command of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X), who issued an order to declare changes in the executive branch.
According to the official document, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was appointed as the Prime Minister on August 16, 2024. Subsequently, a cabinet was assembled to administer the country’s affairs as of September 3, 2024.
Recently, the Prime Minister formally informed His Majesty that some ministers have resigned from their posts. To ensure government efficiency and effective administration, it was deemed appropriate to fill the resulting vacancies and restructure certain ministers’ portfolios.
In accordance with Section 158 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Majesty graciously approved the dismissal of the affected ministers and the appointment of new cabinet members as follows:
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture
Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
Suchart Tancharoen, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office
Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Atthakorn Sirilatthayakon, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Jatuporn Buruspat, Minister of Commerce
Chantawit Tantasith, Deputy Commerce Minister
Dechism Khaothong, Deputy Interior Minister
Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour
Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister of Education
Linthiporn Varinwatchararoj, Deputy Education Minister
Thewan Liptapanlop, Deputy Education Minister
Anucha Sasomsap, Deputy Public Health Minister
Chaichana Detdecho, Deputy Public Health Minister
The Royal Command details the names and positions of the newly appointed ministers, effective immediately, as announced on June 30, 2025—marking the 10th year of the current reign. The royal order was countersigned by Prime Minister Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Most of the key ministers in Paetongtarn’s government remain in their positions. This includes:
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy
Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport
Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
Notable, Pichai Naripthaphan stepped down from the Minister of Commerce
