Thai Prime Minister Emphasizes National Interest Over Politics in Cabinet Broadcast

Key summary

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 09:05 local time, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the public on his program 'Talk with Cabinet Anutin,' reiterating that he prioritizes the nation's welfare over political maneuvering. He highlighted the collaborative efforts of all cabinet members to serve the people and expressed satisfaction with non-political appointees who are contributing their professional expertise, honesty, and experience to their roles. The Prime Minister specifically named several ministers, including Mr. Sighasak Puangketkavee (foreign affairs), Mr. Parop Nilprapan (former Secretary-General of the Council for National Security Policy), Mr. Ek-niti Nititundapraphas (finance), Ms. Supachai Sudthampanu (private sector executive), and Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen (Defense Ministry). He noted that political representatives remain vital for listening to public concerns due to their proximity to constituents. The broadcast also mentioned ongoing government initiatives such as 'Half-and-Half' (Khon Lark Chuen) and 'Thai Helps Thai Plus,' which benefited from input by civil servants.