Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn Chairs Cabinet Meeting

According to a report by Thai Post on September 8, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn chaired the cabinet meeting held at the Parliament House this past Tuesday.

Mr. Phiphat assumed the role of presiding officer in the absence of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The Prime Minister was unable to attend the session as he was fulfilling duties as a royal representative, attending the funeral ceremony for King Harald V.

For residents and travelers in Thailand, this change in leadership for the cabinet session is a routine administrative procedure during the Prime Minister's official engagements. Such shifts in presiding duties do not typically impact daily public services, transportation, or tourism operations.

At this time, the duration of the Prime Minister's absence and the specific details regarding his return to regular cabinet duties remain to be confirmed. Observers should note that while the leadership of the meeting changed, the government's agenda continues to proceed as scheduled. No further disruptions to government functions have been reported following this temporary substitution.