THE ABRUPT resignation of General Sirichai Distakul as labour minister could pave the way for the fourth shake-up of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Cabinet, as groups called yesterday for major changes due to poor economic performance. Adisorn Kerdmongkol, an expert on migrant workers, said he doubted if the delay in registrations was the real motive behind the demotion of Varanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Wissanu said Natural Resources and Environment Minister General Surasak Kanchanarat would fill the post in a caretaker capacity. Deputy Defence Minister General Udomdej Sitabutr, who is the target of speculation in the possible reshuffle, brushed aside a suggestion that he might be the next labour minister. Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, Pheu Thai Party’s acting deputy spokesperson, blamed the new migrant law approved by the Cabinet for increasing costs and burdening employers of migrant workers.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 02, 2017 16:52 UTC