Royal endorsement of the new cabinet members
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej grants a royal command to endorse new cabinet members
Royal Command on Appointment of Ministers
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rex
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Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej has graciously given a Royal Command for the announcement to be made that:
Pursuant to the Royal Command dated 5 August B.E. 2554 appointing Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra as Prime Minister, and the Royal Commands dated 9 August B.E. 2554, and 27 October B.E. 2555 appointing the council of ministers, the Prime Minister has humbly informed His Majesty that the ministerial positions of a Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Tourism and Sports are now vacant and need replacement for the best interest in state administration;
On the authority of Section 171 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Majesty therefore graciously appoints the ministers forthwith:
Mr. Yukol Lim-laemthong, Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives)
Mr. Somsak Purisrisak, Minister of Tourism and Sports
Announced on 2 April B.E. 2556, being the 68th year of the present Reign
Countersigned by
Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra
Prime Minister