Thailand’s New Prime Minister Srettha, Cabinet Sworn In as Economic Risks Mount
- Srettha, cabinet members sworn in before King Vajiralongkorn
- New premier has vowed to prioritize tackling economic issues
Srettha Thavisin
Photographer: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet were sworn into office on Tuesday, nearly four months after a general election, with the new government set to unveil measures to tackle the high cost of living and near-record household debt.
The prime minister and 33 ministers took the oath of allegiance before King Maha Vajiralongkorn at a traditional ceremony at the royal palace in Bangkok. Srettha will now present a policy-priority statement at a joint session of parliament on Sept. 11 to be followed by the first working cabinet meeting a day later that may decide on slashing diesel and electricity prices to provide relief to consumers.