Oprettet af nej d. 04-07-2025 09:14
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Thai veteran politician Suriya takes over as acting prime minister for a day
Thai Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has taken over prime ministerial duties from Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following her suspension yesterday. However, his tenure will only last a full day.
The new Cabinet will take its oath before the king tomorrow. Once sworn in, incoming Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will receive a deputy prime minister title. The ruling Pheu Thai party said Mr Phumtham will then become acting premier, while Ms Paetongtarn will be the new culture minister.
Meanwhile, Ms Paetongtarn's father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is standing trial in two separate cases. AP Correspondent Jeremy Koh reports.