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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jerry Harmer

Thailand's new government takes office as Cabinet members take oath in front of king

The Royal Household Bureau

Thailand’s new government officially took office on Tuesday, almost four months after the country’s general election, as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the 34 members of his Cabinet to take their oaths of office in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Srettha, representing the Pheu Thai party, was named prime minister by Parliament on Aug. 22 after weeks of delay because of disagreement over the formation of a coalition.

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