Several other ministers are also being closely evaluated, including Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister's Office Chusak Sirinin, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, and Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.
As discussions on reorganization continue to deepen, attention has also turned to alliance partners. Ministers from these parties, including Permpoon Chidchob (Education Minister), Napintorn Srisunpang (Deputy Commerce Minister) and Suchart Chomklin (Deputy Commerce Minister), may face replacement due to poor performance.
Another possibility is that Thaksin calls for a ministry swap with coalition partners to speed up policies promised during the 2023 campaign. The Ministry of Labor, which oversees the 600-baht daily wage policy, is a focus. Wage growth has been slow under the leadership of Phipat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party, with national wages still below 400 baht per day, making it unlikely that Pheu Thai will fulfill its promise of 600 baht by 2030.
After the no-confidence debate, all eyes will be on Thaksin's political moves. The cabinet reshuffle is seen as a key step to consolidate Bai Dongtan's position and revitalize Pheu Thai Party ahead of the 2030 elections.
