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{{Short description|Senior decision-making body of the Thai government}}
{{Short description|Senior decision-making body of the Thai government}}
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| type = [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]]
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The '''cabinet of Thailand''' (formally, the '''Council of Ministers of Thailand'''; {{lang-th|คณะรัฐมนตรี}}; {{RTGS|''Khana Ratthamontri'')}} is a body composed of thirty-five of the most senior members of the government of the [[Kingdom of Thailand]]. The [[Cabinet (government)|cabinet]] is the primary organ of the [[executive branch]] of the [[Government of Thailand|Thai government]]. Members of the cabinet are nominated by the [[Prime Minister of Thailand|prime minister]] and formally appointed by the [[King of Thailand]]. Most members are governmental department heads with the title of "minister of state" ({{lang-th|รัฐมนตรี}}; {{RTGS|''Ratthamontri'')}}. The cabinet is chaired by the [[Prime Minister of Thailand]]. The cabinet is often collectively called "the government" or "the Royal Thai Government".
The '''cabinet of Thailand''' (formally, the '''Council of Ministers of Thailand'''; {{langx|th|คณะรัฐมนตรี}}; {{RTGS|''Khana Ratthamontri'')}} is a body composed of thirty-five of the most senior members of the government of the [[Kingdom of Thailand]]. The [[Cabinet (government)|cabinet]] is the primary organ of the [[executive branch]] of the [[Government of Thailand|Thai government]]. Members of the cabinet are nominated by the [[Prime Minister of Thailand|prime minister]] and formally appointed by the [[King of Thailand]]. Most members are governmental department heads with the title of "minister of state" ({{langx|th|รัฐมนตรี}}; {{RTGS|''Ratthamontri'')}}. The cabinet is chaired by the [[Prime Minister of Thailand]]. The cabinet is often collectively called "the government" or "the Royal Thai Government".


==History==
==History==
{{seealso|Chatusadom}}
{{seealso|Chatusadom}}
Prior to the [[Siamese Revolution of 1932|Revolution of 1932]], the absolutist [[House of Chakri|Chakri kings]] ruled [[Siam]] through a series of "krom" ({{lang-th|กรม)}} and "senabodi" ({{lang-th|เสนาบดี)}}.<ref>{{cite web
Prior to the [[Siamese Revolution of 1932|Revolution of 1932]], the absolutist [[House of Chakri|Chakri kings]] ruled [[Siam]] through a series of "krom" ({{langx|th|กรม)}} and "senabodi" ({{langx|th|เสนาบดี)}}.<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.thai-language.com/id/212840|title= เสนาบดี|editor= Glenn S.|date= 2013-08-17|format= Dictionary|work= Royal Institute Dictionary, 1982|publisher= Thai-language.com|access-date= 2013-08-03|quote= เสนาบดี /เส-นา-บอ-ดี/ [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) แม่ทัพ. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) ข้าราชการชั้นผู้ใหญ่. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) เจ้ากระทรวง. definition: ''secretary of state; minister; commander in chief''
|url= http://www.thai-language.com/id/212840|title= เสนาบดี|editor= Glenn S.|date= 2013-08-17|format= Dictionary|work= Royal Institute Dictionary, 1982|publisher= Thai-language.com|access-date= 2013-08-03|quote= เสนาบดี /เส-นา-บอ-ดี/ [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) แม่ทัพ. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) ข้าราชการชั้นผู้ใหญ่. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) เจ้ากระทรวง. definition: ''secretary of state; minister; commander in chief''
}}</ref> On 15 April 1874 King [[Chulalongkorn]] founded the [[Privy Council (Thailand)|King's Privy Council]] ({{lang-th|สภาที่ปรึกษาในพระองค์}}) (which still exists today) made up of 49 senior [[prince]]s and officials. For the first time the kings of Siam exercised his powers through a council.
}}</ref> On 15 April 1874 King [[Chulalongkorn]] founded the [[Privy Council (Thailand)|King's Privy Council]] ({{langx|th|สภาที่ปรึกษาในพระองค์}}) (which still exists today) made up of 49 senior [[prince]]s and officials. For the first time the kings of Siam exercised his powers through a council.


On 14 July 1925 King [[Prajadhipok]] formed the [[Supreme Council of State of Siam]] ({{lang-th|อภิรัฐมนตรีสภา}}; {{RTGS|''Aphiratthamontrisapha''}}) made up of 5 senior princes (all of them his brothers and all of them ministers of state) to help govern the country. However, after the revolution in 1932, the [[Khana Ratsadon]] decided to dissolve this council. Instead the [[Constitution of Thailand#1932 Temporary Charter|new constitution]] created a direct precursor of the cabinet called: the '''[[People's Committee of Siam]]''' ({{lang-th|คณะกรรมการราษฎร}}; {{RTGS|''Khana Kammakan Ratsadon'')}} led by a president. The [[privy council]] from then on became a royal advisory council.
On 14 July 1925 King [[Prajadhipok]] formed the [[Supreme Council of State of Siam]] ({{langx|th|อภิรัฐมนตรีสภา}}; {{RTGS|''Aphiratthamontrisapha''}}) made up of 5 senior princes (all of them his brothers and all of them ministers of state) to help govern the country. However, after the revolution in 1932, the [[Khana Ratsadon]] decided to dissolve this council. Instead the [[Constitution of Thailand#1932 Temporary Charter|new constitution]] created a direct precursor of the cabinet called: the '''[[People's Committee of Siam]]''' ({{langx|th|คณะกรรมการราษฎร}}; {{RTGS|''Khana Kammakan Ratsadon'')}} led by a president. The [[privy council]] from then on became a royal advisory council.


With the promulgation of [[Constitution of Thailand#1932 constitution|"permanent" constitution]] at the end of that year, the name of the committee was changed to the "council of ministers" and the name of the chair to [[Prime Minister of Thailand|prime minister]], after King Prajadhipok deemed the old names too [[communism|communistic]]. The first cabinet of Thailand was led by [[Phraya Manopakorn Nititada]]. All [[List of Cabinet Ministries of Thailand|government departments and agencies]] were then immediately transferred to its control. To date there have been 58 cabinets of Thailand.
With the promulgation of [[Constitution of Thailand#1932 constitution|"permanent" constitution]] at the end of that year, the name of the committee was changed to the "council of ministers" and the name of the chair to [[Prime Minister of Thailand|prime minister]], after King Prajadhipok deemed the old names too [[communism|communistic]]. The first cabinet of Thailand was led by [[Phraya Manopakorn Nititada]]. All [[List of Cabinet Ministries of Thailand|government departments and agencies]] were then immediately transferred to its control. To date there have been 58 cabinets of Thailand.
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==Current Cabinet==
==Current Cabinet==
On 4 September 2024, King [[Vajiralongkorn]] endorsed the current 35-member cabinet with [[Paetongtarn Shinawatra]] as prime minister.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Limited |first=Bangkok Post Public Company |title=King endorses new cabinet |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2859376/king-endorses-new-cabinet |access-date=2024-09-04 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref>
On 4 September 2024, King [[Vajiralongkorn]] endorsed the current 35-member cabinet with [[Paetongtarn Shinawatra]] as prime minister.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |title=King endorses new cabinet |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2859376/king-endorses-new-cabinet |access-date=2024-09-04 |work=Bangkok Post |date= 4 September 2024|language=en}}</ref>


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| scope="row" | '''[[Phumtham Wechayachai]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Phumtham Wechayachai]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| [[Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand|Deputy Prime Minister]]
| [[Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand|Deputy Prime Minister]]<br>Ministry of Defence
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| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Defence (Thailand)|Ministry of Defence]]
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| [[File:Suriya Juangroongruangkit, 13 January 2023.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
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| scope="row" | '''[[Suriya Juangroongruangkit]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
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| Deputy Prime Minister<br />Minister of Transport
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| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Transport (Thailand)|Ministry of Transport]]
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| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}


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| [[File:Anutin Charnvirakul - 2023 (52638148766) (cropped).jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
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| scope="row" | '''[[Anutin Charnvirakul]]'''<br/>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Anutin Charnvirakul]]'''<br/>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| Deputy Prime Minister<br
| Deputy Prime Minister<br />Minister of Interior
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Interior (Thailand)|Ministry of Interior]]

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| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
|-
|-
| [[File:Pirapan Salirathvibhaga, 2009.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| [[File:Pirapan Salirathvibhaga, 2009.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Pirapan Salirathavibhaga]]'''<br>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Pirapan Salirathavibhaga]]'''<br>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| Deputy Prime Minister<br
| Deputy Prime Minister<br />Minister of Energy
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Energy (Thailand)|Ministry of Energy]]

⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}


|-
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| [[File:Pichai Chunhavajira.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| [[File:Pichai Chunhavajira.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Pichai Chunhavajira]]'''<br>{{Small|Independent}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Pichai Chunhavajira]]'''<br>{{Small|Independent}}
| Deputy Prime Minister
| Deputy Prime Minister<br>Minister of Finance
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Finance (Thailand)|Ministry of Finance]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}


|-
|-
[[File:Prasertchan.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| [[File:Prasertchan.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Prasert Jantararuangtong]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Prasert Jantararuangtong]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| Deputy Prime Minister
| Deputy Prime Minister
⚫
| [[Ministry of Digital Economy and Society]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

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| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}


|-
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| [[File:จิราพร สินธุไพร.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| [[File:จิราพร สินธุไพร.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Jiraporn Sindhuprai]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Jiraporn Sindhuprai]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes
| [[File:ขัตติยา สวัสดิผล.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
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| scope="row" | '''[[Jiraporn Sindhuprai]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
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| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes
}}
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| [[File:Paetongtarn Shinawatra October 2023.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Paetongtarn Shinawatra]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Minister of Defence
|[[Ministry of Defence (Thailand)|Ministry of Defence]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
|[[File:NSC SG Nattaphon Narkphanit.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
|Gen '''[[Natthaphon Narkphanit]]'''<br />{{Small|Independent}}
⚫
|Deputy Minister of Defence
|[[Ministry of Defence (Thailand)|Ministry of Defence]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| [[File:Pichai Chunhavajira.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Pichai Chunhavajira]]'''<br>
Minister<br>Minister of Finance
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Finance (Thailand)|Ministry of Finance]]
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
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| scope="row" | '''[[Sorawong Thienthong]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Sorawong Thienthong]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| Minister of Tourism and Sports
| Minister of Tourism and Sports
| [[Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand)|Ministry of Tourism and Sports]]
| [[Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand)|Ministry of Tourism and Sports]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
[[File:Prasertchan.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Prasert Jantararuangtong]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
⚫
Minister<br>Minister of Digital Economy and Society
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Digital Economy and Society]]
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
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| scope="row" | '''[[Varawut Silpa-archa]]'''<br>{{Small|Chart Thai Patthana}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Varawut Silpa-archa]]'''<br>{{Small|Chart Thai Patthana}}
| Minister of Social Development and Human Security
| Minister of Social Development and Human Security
| [[Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand)|Ministry of Social Development and Human Security]]
| [[Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand)]]
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}fS


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|'''[[Akara Prompao]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
|'''[[Akara Prompao]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
|{{Start date and age|2024|09|04|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
|{{Start date and age|2024|09|04|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

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| scope="row" | '''[[Suriya Juangroongruangkit]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
⚫
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Transport (Thailand)|Ministry of Transport]]
⚫
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
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| [[File:Manaporn Charoensri.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| [[File:Manaporn Charoensri.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
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| [[File:Napintorn Srisunpang.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Napintorn Srisanpang]]'''<br>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Napinthorn Srisanpang]]'''<br>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| rowspan="2" | Deputy Minister of Commerce
| rowspan="2" | Deputy Minister of Commerce
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
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| scope="row" | '''[[Suchart Chomklin]]'''<br>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Suchart Chomklin]]'''<br>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

| [[File:Anutin Charnvirakul - 2023 (52638148766) (cropped).jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
|-
| scope="row" | '''[[Anutin Charnvirakul]]'''<br/>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
⚫
| [[File:ธีรรัตน์ สำเร็จวาณิชย์ 2565.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
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| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Interior (Thailand)|Ministry of Interior]]
⚫
| scope="row" | '''[[Theerarat Samrejvanich]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
⚫
| rowspan="3" | Deputy Minister of Interior
| rowspan="3" | Ministry of Interior
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

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| scope="row" | '''[[Sabeeda Thaised]]'''<br>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Cahda Thaised]]'''<br>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

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| [[File:Tawee Sodsong in 2022.png|alt=|125x125px]]
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| scope="row" | '''[[Theerarat Samrejvanich]]'''<br>{{Small|Pheu Thai}}
| scope="row" | Police Colonel '''[[Tawee Sodsong]]'''<br>{{Small|Prachachart}}
| rowspan="3" | Deputy Minister of Interior
| Minister of Justice
| rowspan="3" | Ministry of Interior
| [[Ministry of Justice (Thailand)|Ministry of Justice]]
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}


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| [[File:Pipat Ratchakitprakarn.jpg|alt=|125x125px]]
| scope="row" | '''[[Pirapan Salirathavibhaga]]'''<br>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Phipat Ratchakitprakarn]]'''<br>{{Small|Bhumjaithai}}
/>Minister of Energy
| Minister of Labour
| Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)|Office of the Prime Minister<br>[[Ministry of Energy (Thailand)|Ministry of Energy]]
| [[Ministry of Labour (Thailand)|Ministry of Labour]]
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}
| {{Start date and age|2024|09|03|df=yes|p=yes|br=yes}}

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| scope="row" | '''[[Akanat Promphan|Akanat Prompan]]'''<br/>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| scope="row" | '''[[Akanat Promphan]]'''<br/>{{Small|United Thai Nation}}
| Minister of Industry
| Minister of Industry
| [[Ministry of Industry (Thailand)|Ministry of Industry]]
| [[Ministry of Industry (Thailand)|Ministry of Industry]]

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Council of Ministers
of the Kingdom of Thailand
Thai: คณะรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย
Seal of the Council of Ministers
Cabinet overview
Formed28 June 1932
(92 years ago) (1932-06-28)
TypeA council to discharge the duties of administering the government according to collective responsibility
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
Mottoสุจริต เสียสละ สามัคคี
(Honesty, Sacrifice, Unity)
Politics of Thailand
Constitution
Monarchy

Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)

Dipangkorn Rasmijoti

Executive

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (PTP)

Phumtham Wechayachai (PTP) Suriya Juangroongruangkit (PTP)
Anutin Charnvirakul (BTP)
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga (UTN)
Pichai Chunhavajira (PTP)
Prasert Jantararuangtong (PTP)

64th Council of Ministers
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Wan Muhamad Noor Matha (PCC)

Mongkol Surasajja

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Paradorn Prissanananthakul (BTP)

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The cabinet of Thailand (formally, the Council of Ministers of Thailand; Thai: คณะรัฐมนตรี; RTGS: Khana Ratthamontri) is a body composed of thirty-five of the most senior members of the government of the Kingdom of Thailand. The cabinet is the primary organ of the executive branch of the Thai government. Members of the cabinet are nominated by the prime minister and formally appointed by the King of Thailand. Most members are governmental department heads with the title of "minister of state" (Thai: รัฐมนตรี; RTGS: Ratthamontri). The cabinet is chaired by the Prime Minister of Thailand. The cabinet is often collectively called "the government" or "the Royal Thai Government".

History

See also: Chatusadom

Prior to the Revolution of 1932, the absolutist Chakri kings ruled Siam through a series of "krom" (Thai: กรม) and "senabodi" (Thai: เสนาบดี).[1] On 15 April 1874 King Chulalongkorn founded the King's Privy Council (Thai: สภาที่ปรึกษาในพระองค์) (which still exists today) made up of 49 senior princes and officials. For the first time the kings of Siam exercised his powers through a council.

On 14 July 1925 King Prajadhipok formed the Supreme Council of State of Siam (Thai: อภิรัฐมนตรีสภา; RTGS: Aphiratthamontrisapha) made up of 5 senior princes (all of them his brothers and all of them ministers of state) to help govern the country. However, after the revolution in 1932, the Khana Ratsadon decided to dissolve this council. Instead the new constitution created a direct precursor of the cabinet called: the People's Committee of Siam (Thai: คณะกรรมการราษฎร; RTGS: Khana Kammakan Ratsadon) led by a president. The privy council from then on became a royal advisory council.

With the promulgation of "permanent" constitution at the end of that year, the name of the committee was changed to the "council of ministers" and the name of the chair to prime minister, after King Prajadhipok deemed the old names too communistic. The first cabinet of Thailand was led by Phraya Manopakorn Nititada. All government departments and agencies were then immediately transferred to its control. To date there have been 58 cabinets of Thailand.

Ministers of State

First Cabinet of Plaek Pibulsonggram or the Ninth Cabinet of Siam, active from 16 December 1938 – 7 March 1942.

Qualifications

Government House in 2009, the meeting place and office of the Cabinet

According to the 2007 Constitution the cabinet is restricted to no more than 35 members. Members of the cabinet, unlike the prime minister, do not need to be a member of the House of Representatives, however most of them are. To be eligible to be a minister an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a Thai national by birth.
  • Be older than 35 years of age.
  • Have graduated with no less than a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
  • Not be a member of the Senate (former senators must wait two years after their term of office to be eligible)

The individual must also: not be addicted to drugs, not have been bankrupt, not be a monk or a member of the clergy, not be disenfranchised, not be mentally infirm, not be under indictment or conviction, not have been expelled by a state agency for corruption or incompetence, not be a paid civil servant or member of the judiciary, and not ever been removed from any office by the Senate of Thailand.

Ministers of State are in theory appointed by the king, however in truth they are appointed at the advice of the prime minister to the king. Before taking office, a minister must make a solemn declaration before the king in the following words:

"I, (name of the declarer), do solemnly declare that I will be loyal to the King and will faithfully perform my duties in the interests of the country and of the people. I will also uphold and observe the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand in every respect."

Roles

The 2007 Constitution of Thailand calls the cabinet the "Council of Ministers". The entire IXth chapter is dedicated to it. There are only 20 cabinet ministries, which means that 15 ministers are without portfolio. They can, however, be appointed deputy prime ministers or deputy ministers. According to the constitution, the cabinet must, within fifteen days of being sworn in, state its policies to the National Assembly of Thailand. Ministers have the right to go in person to the national assembly to state and explain policies or opinions.

Each minister is responsible for his actions and the actions of his department and is therefore accountable to the national assembly. Therefore, the assembly can compel the minister to appear before it and explain his actions. The House of Representatives and the Senate can forcefully remove a sitting minister by a vote of no confidence. A one-sixth of the chamber vote is needed to call a debate and a simple majority is required for removal. A minister can also be removed by the king on the advice of the prime minister.

The Cabinet

Function

As the primary government institution in the executive branch, the cabinet is ultimately responsible for the administration and management of various government agencies and departments. It is also the primary institution for the formulation of policies with regards to all areas of politics and governing. Legislatively the cabinet is one of the institutions allowed to submit bills to the National Assembly for consideration. The cabinet is also allowed to call a joint sitting of the National Assembly to consider important bills or even join a joint sitting of the Assembly. The cabinet is also allowed to call a national referendum.

The cabinet is governed by the rule of collective responsibility, in which the members of the cabinet must support all policies despite personal or private disagreement. As a result, if the government fails or if the policies of the government fails then the entire cabinet must take responsibility; and resign in its entirety. The cabinet's term is wedded to that of the Prime Minister. The Leader of the Opposition is allowed to create his own cabinet or the Shadow Cabinet of Thailand.

Current Cabinet

On 4 September 2024, King Vajiralongkorn endorsed the current 35-member cabinet with Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister.[2]


Paetongtarn cabinet
Minister
Political party 		Office(s) Ministry/Ministerial Agency Took Office
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Pheu Thai 		Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister 16 August 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-08-16)
Phumtham Wechayachai
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Prime Minister
Ministry of Defence 		Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Defence 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Suriya Juangroongruangkit
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Transport 		Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Transport 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Anutin Charnvirakul
Bhumjaithai 		Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Interior 		Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Interior 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga
United Thai Nation 		Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Energy 		Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Energy 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Pichai Chunhavajira
Independent 		Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Finance 		Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Finance 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Prasert Jantararuangtong
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Prime Minister Ministry of Digital Economy and Society 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Chousak Sirinil
Pheu Thai 		Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Office of the Prime Minister 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Jiraporn Sindhuprai
Pheu Thai 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Julapun Amornvivat
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Minister of Finance Ministry of Finance 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Paophum Rojanasakul
Pheu Thai 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Maris Sangiampongsa
Pheu Thai 		Minister of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Sorawong Thienthong
Pheu Thai 		Minister of Tourism and Sports Ministry of Tourism and Sports 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Varawut Silpa-archa
Chart Thai Patthana 		Minister of Social Development and Human Security Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand) 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)fS
Supamas Isarabhakdi
Bhumjaithai 		Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Narumon Pinyosinwat
Kla Tham 		Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Itthi Sirilathayakorn
Independent 		Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Akara Prompao
Pheu Thai 		4 September 2024
(3 months ago) (2024-09-04)
Monporn Charoensri
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Minister of Transport Ministry of Transport 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Surapong Piyachot
Pheu Thai 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Chalermchai Sri-on
Democrats 		Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Pichai Naripthaphan
Pheu Thai 		Minister of Commerce Ministry of Commerce 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Napinthorn Srisanpang
Bhumjaithai 		Deputy Minister of Commerce 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Suchart Chomklin
United Thai Nation 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Theerarat Samrejvanich
Pheu Thai 		Deputy Minister of Interior Ministry of Interior 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Songsak Thongsri
Bhumjaithai 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Cahda Thaised
Bhumjaithai 		3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong
Prachachart 		Minister of Justice Ministry of Justice 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Phipat Ratchakitprakarn
Bhumjaithai 		Minister of Labour Ministry of Labour 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol
Pheu Thai 		Minister of Culture Ministry of Culture 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Police General Permpoon Chidchob
Bhumjaithai 		Minister of Education Ministry of Education 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Surasak Phancharoenworakul
Bhumjaithai 		Deputy Minister of Education 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Somsak Thepsutin
Pheu Thai 		Minister of Public Health Ministry of Public Health 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Dech-it Khaothong
Democrats 		Deputy Minister of Public Health 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)
Akanat Promphan
United Thai Nation 		Minister of Industry Ministry of Industry 3 September 2024
(4 months ago) (2024-09-03)

Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ Glenn S., ed. (2013-08-17). "เสนาบดี" (Dictionary). Royal Institute Dictionary, 1982. Thai-language.com. Retrieved 2013-08-03. เสนาบดี /เส-นา-บอ-ดี/ [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) แม่ทัพ. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) ข้าราชการชั้นผู้ใหญ่. [นาม] (การใช้: โบราณ) เจ้ากระทรวง. definition: secretary of state; minister; commander in chief
  2. ^ "King endorses new cabinet". Bangkok Post. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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