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Thailand's King Endorses New Cabinet, Government Operational by April

3/31/2026

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The King of Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet on March 31.
The endorsement lets the Cabinet be sworn in and present a policy statement to Parliament.
Key positions remain unchanged as Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun continue.
Akanat Promphan will take over as energy minister, succeeding Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Anutin said the new government is expected to be operational by April.

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The King of Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet on March 31.
The endorsement lets the Cabinet be sworn in and present a policy statement to Parliament.
Key positions remain unchanged as Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun continue.
Akanat Promphan will take over as energy minister, succeeding Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Anutin said the new government is expected to be operational by April.