Prayut hints at reshuffle next monthPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has revealed that a cabinet reshuffle could take place next month after Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana and three others handed in their resignation letters with immediate effect yesterday. The four quit after Somkid Jatusripitak resigned as deputy prime minister of the economic team on Wednesday. Speaking in Si Sa Ket, Gen Prayut said he was not under pressure to reshuffle the cabinet but it should be done soon. He admitted that he had approached "outsiders" to join the economic team and fill his quota of cabinet seats. Gen Prayut urged the public to trust him in choosing replacements but said he cannot please everyone.
Source: Bangkok Post July 16, 2020 22:30 UTC