ANALYSIS
Boosting economic sentiment appears to be a major priority
By appointing 11 economic ministers, the Surayud government has sent a strong message that it aims to revive sagging economic sentiment, not growth.
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Pramote tops list of ones who missed a spot
There would have been both happy and heartbroken candidates after the new Cabinet was approved by royal command late on Sunday night.
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Graft probes launched into 8 accusations
The Assets Examination Committee (AEC) yesterday decided to appoint sub-committees to officially probe eight corruption allegations involving projects under the Thaksin government next week.
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ANALYSIS
Boonrawd tipped to seek talks with rebels
The insurgency in the deep South will be high on the agenda of newly appointed Defence Minister Boonrawd Somtas, a former classmate of Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont at the Chulachomklao Military Academy's Class 12.
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ANALYSIS
Social issues are set for new approach
National welfare, education, justice and agriculture look set for doses of reconciliation, ethics and sufficiency-economy theory.
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The 26 new ministers
1. MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
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Wijit, 72, well-qualified
New Education Minister Wijit Srisa-an has a daunting task ahead of him.
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Scramble to tell who's who
It was chaotic, but full of excitement at Government House yesterday afternoon when the newly appointed ministers gathered to prepare themselves and rehearse for the swearing-in ceremony before His Majesty the King at Chitralada Royal Villa.
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Martial law, rally ban to be reviewed
The new Cabinet will today consider lifting martial law and bans on political gatherings - both of which have been condemned internationally and locally.
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SURAYUD'S CABINET
Most appointments welcomed
Reservations expressed about ministers' advanced ages, ties to Thaksin regime
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Protesters meet police
Anti-Thaksin protesters went to police yesterday to discuss charges that they tried to overthrow the former government, instigated unrest, provoked the public to commit offences and blocked traffic.
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Bid to reopen website
The Midnight University yesterday petitioned the Administrative Court for protection against the recent decision by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry (ICT) to shut down the group's website, www.midnightuniv.org.
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