"new government"

JERUSALEM - Israel's new government, headed once again by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will finally be sworn into office on Sunday, ending nearly 1 1/2 years of political stalemate involving three stormy election cycles and endless rounds of coalition negotiations. 

A key opposition figure has questioned General Prayut Chan-o-cha's qualification to serve as prime minister in a democratic system, pointing to his role in leading a coup that overthrew an elected government.

The Army chief declared on Wednesday that he has become a victim of fake news, as he denied ever issuing a threat against opposition parties.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who will be visiting Thailand for Asean meetings later this month, says Washington hopes for transparency and good governance in the newly formed Cabinet under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The Opposition plans a censure motion towards the end of the year against the new government led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, newly-elected Pheu Thai Party leader Sompong Amornwiwat said on Friday.

The incoming Digital Economy and Society Minister, Buddhipongse Punakanta, said he plans to continue implementing Thailand's roadmap for digital transformation.

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-orn will assign key responsibilities to officials in the ministry in the next two days, with focus on boosting the prices of agricultural goods such as rubber.

AMID SPECULATION and concern about the failure to set up a Cabinet three months after the March election, Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday confirmed that the new government would be ready by mid-July.

THE Government Lottery Office (GLO) board has yet to make a final decision on the format of the two- and three-digit lottery and lotto schemes to propose to the new government.

WAN MUHAMMAD Noor Matha, a former House speaker who now leads an opposition party, sees a gloomy outlook for the new government to be headed by General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Phalang pracharat reneges on cabinet deal with allies

Thailand's new government is expected to be established next Thursday, sources in the Phalang Pracharat Party said, amid continuing uncertainty over Cabinet portfolios.