The line-up of a Democrat Party-led Thai Cabinet is expected to be completed by Thursday, said the party's secretary-general Suthep Thuagsuban on Wednesday.
Suthep reaffirmed confidence on the Democrat Party's ability in allocating the cabinet seats among the coalition parties, saying that the party considered the competency of each candidate rather that a traditional "quota" system, according to a report by Bangkok Post website.
Suthep also suggested that some "outsiders" might join the new cabinet by taking posts like defense minister. He said the government may ask for advices from Army Chief Anupong Paojinda.
The Democrat party reportedly has approached ex-army commander Pravit Wongsuwan to work as the minister of defense.
He also affirmed that Democrat party leader and prime minister-elect Abhisit Vejjajiva, an Oxford Master on economics, will head the government's economic affairs.
Abhisit was elected Thailand's 27th prime minister after a House voting on Monday, taking place Somchai Wongsawat, who lost his premiership with a court verdict on Dec. 2 that disbanded his People Power Party and banned all executives from politics.
The Democrat Party has been joined with at least four other smaller parties and factions of MPs to form a new coalition government.
Source:Xinhua
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