Bangkok: The Prime Minister confirmed that the list of the new cabinet is complete and ready to be submitted to His Majesty the King. At the same time, he urgently ordered a solution to the fuel shortage problem, to be resolved within one week, amidst soaring prices.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed the progress in forming the "Anutin 2" cabinet, confirming the move with a nod in agreement when asked by reporters whether Pakorn Nilapraphan, Secretary-General of the Council of State, would assume the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs in the new government.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister confirmed that the list of cabinet members has been finalized and is ready to be submitted to His Majesty the King for approval, simply stating, "Everything is in order."
Meanwhile, regarding the energy situation, after oil prices increased by 2 baht and concerns arose about oil shortages, the Prime Minister did not provide details to the media but acknowledged that he had ordered urgent measures to manage the problem.
The relevant agencies were instructed to resolve the fuel shortage situation within one week.