PM has 'no plan to reshuffle Cabinet'

Jatuporn

PM's secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva yesterday dismissed media reports that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is planning a Cabinet reshuffle.

Red-shirt leaders Jatuporn Prompan, Apiwan Wiriyachai and Pakorn Buranupakorn were reported to be likely appointments as ministers in the next Cabinet reshuffle expected early next month, according to a source from the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

Suranand said although all the names shown in the press are knowledgeable and suitable candidates, the PM has not thought of reshuffling the Cabinet now, adding that Yingluck has a tight work schedule in May and June.

Suranand said the party had been checking who was behind the rumour as it suspected the role of political opponents trying to shake the government's stability.

Dr weng Tochirakarn, a leader of the Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship (DAAD) denied having any knowledge of Jatuporn's likely appointment as deputy Interior Minister. He also disapproved of criticism that Jatuporn's taking up of a Cabinet post would affect the longevity of the government.

Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit said the Cabinet reshuffle report was just a rumour, adding the PM has not sent any signal to the party executive board about her intention to make changes to the Cabinet.

He also rejected criticism that Jatuporn would be like "lightning rod'' that would cause the government to collapse, saying if Jatuporn is given a Cabinet post, it means he has the potential to help push government policies in Parliament.

Suporn Attawong, deputy secretary-general to the PM, said Jatuporn deserved a Cabinet post because he had "helped the party to the best of his ability on the battle frontline".

Suporn asked reporters if his name is also in the list with Jatuporn, adding while wiping away mock tears that he would be hurt if he was not included.

DAAD leader Thida Thawornseth congratulated Jatuporn if the report about him is true.

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