In the vibrant political theater that is Thailand, June 23 delivered another riveting act. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced with steely resolve that the grand finale of the Paetongtarn Cabinet’s line-up will be unveiled this week. However, as political whispers crop up, Phumtham has artfully eluded any speculation of his impending ascension to the head of the Interior Ministry. The charismatic Phumtham gave nothing away as he described the previous day’s meeting between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and coalition leaders about the tantalizing eight Cabinet positions left unattended following the dramatic departure of the Bhumjaithai Party. With high stakes, this powerful arena has the Interior Ministry seat, once Bhumjaithai’s prized possession, potentially gliding back into Pheu Thai’s hands with the grace of a well-executed political ballet. In a clever twist of developments, the remaining eight seats have been divvied up, with the coalition partners eagerly anticipating their share. Pheu…
