Anutin Explains Govt Comms Overhaul & New Cabinet Spokesman
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined the government communication revamp at Parliament on Sept 7, 2026, dodging cabinet reshuffle questions.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Anutin justified the communication revamp to let ministers directly reach the public
- The weekly Saturday program "Talking with Anutin's Cabinet" features rotating ministers
- Dr. Ekkapop Pianviset is slated for nomination as the new government spokesman on Sept 8
On September 7, 2026, at 10:35 AM at the Sappaya-Sapasathan Thai Parliament Bangkok, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke to reporters regarding the government's major overhaul of public communication strategies. He addressed the rationale behind introducing a new program titled "Talking with Anutin's Cabinet," scheduled to broadcast every Saturday, aimed at giving cabinet members a dedicated platform to explain their official duties and policy implementations directly to citizens.
Anutin elaborated that this initiative followed half a year of government operations, during which Prime Minister's Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi consulted with him to improve public relations efficiency. He noted that past administrations similarly utilized programs like "The Prime Minister Meets the People" to foster closer and more consistent dialogue between the state and the general public.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Under the new weekly schedule, ministers will take turns appearing on the program to detail their ministry's progress and ensure public transparency. Anutin mentioned that his own appearance schedule for the broadcast has not yet been finalized, but emphasized that the primary goal is to maximize ministerial outreach and communication efforts.
Revamping executive branch communications via dedicated broadcast segments serves as a crucial tool for political leaders to manage narratives and address public scrutiny directly without media intermediaries. Shifting the onus onto individual ministers to explain their portfolios enhances administrative accountability, particularly as the current government reaches its operational halfway mark in a highly digital media landscape.
In addition to the broadcast restructuring, reports indicate that the upcoming cabinet meeting on September 8, 2026, will feature a formal proposal to appoint a new government spokesman. Dr. Ekkapop Pianviset is expected to succeed Ratchada Thanadirek in managing comprehensive public messaging. Nevertheless, when pressed by journalists regarding potential broader cabinet reshuffles, Anutin merely laughed and declined to provide a direct answer.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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