Photo: From L, Democrat party leader Chalermchai Sri-on and his secretary general Det-it Khaothong
The Democrat party’s list of two prospective ministers was submitted to the Pheu Thai party for consideration today, after the party’s executive committee and MPs voted 34:4 to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition last night.
Naris Khamnurak, Democrat party deputy leader, who was assigned by leader Chalermchai Sri-on to submit the approved names last night, went to the Shinawatra 3 Building to submit them today.
The party’s two prospective ministers are Chalermchai for minister of natural resources and environment and Det-it Khaothong for minister of public health.
The Pheu Thai party’s secretary-general, Sorawong Thienthong, was not on hand to receive the list from Naris, because he was accompanying Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on an inspection trip to Sukhothai province to observe the flooding there. The list was, instead, received by an official of the Pheu Thai party.
The names will be vetted by a panel, led by Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, the cabinet secretary-general, and the Council of State, to ensure that both Chalermchai and Det-it meet the required qualifications.
Naris dismissed criticism of the Democrat party’s decision to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition as normal.
He maintains that the Democrat’s decision stems from its wish to implement its policies, which would not be possible if the party is in opposition, adding that there is a possibility that the government will complete its term if it can accomplish its policies as promised to the people.
