Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’ | Politics News

Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow to run finance, energy and foreign ministries respectively.

Thailand’s Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has named a former finance ministry official, a top oil and gas executive, and a respected diplomat to run the finance, energy and foreign ministries, respectively.

Anutin announced the appointments on Saturday, saying his first cabinet picks would…