At present, 11 former members of the military and police top echelons hold key portfolios in the 35-member Prayut Cabinet, following the resignation of Labour Minister General Sirichai Distakul. Charern said Prayut needed to be bold in reshuffling his Cabinet after spending three years at the helm with too many former military men serving as ministers. Regarding the Cabinet reshuffle, Prayut has said he is not sure if it would be done before the New Year. In addition, General Udomdej Sitabut is deputy defence minister, while General Chatchai Sarikulya is agriculture minister. General Surasak Kanjanarat is natural resources and environment minister, ACM Anantaporn Kanjanarat is deputy energy minister, General Anupong Paochinda is interior minister, General Surachet Chaiwong is deputy education minister and Pol General Adul Sangsingkaew is social development and human security minister.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 05, 2017 18:11 UTC