Kuala lumpur: The Prime Minister is set to visit Malaysia on July 9-10 to address Thailand's shrimp import issues and corruption allegations in local government exams. The visit aims to lift the suspension on imports of five Thai shrimp species, a matter of significant economic interest.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul outlined that discussions with Malaysian counterparts will focus on removing the ban on Thai shrimp and sea bass imports. Prior negotiations by Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Jungrungruangkit with Malaysia's Agriculture Minister had already laid groundwork for an agreement. Despite being in Malaysia, Anutin is not expected to meet former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra due to packed schedules.
During a Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister urged ministries to communicate their achievements effectively, maintaining a dynamic working environment with regular performance updates from ministers. He also confirmed that there would be no immediate Cabinet reshuffle. Addressing corruption in local government recruitment exams, Anutin insisted on a rigorous investigation, dissociating the government from any involvement. He emphasized the government's role in addressing systemic loopholes and evidence destruction by wrongdoers.
The Prime Minister assured that any civil servant appointments deemed illegitimate since February 1st would be suspended without awaiting court decisions. The Ministry of Interior holds the authority to revoke appointments, recover salaries, and initiate legal proceedings. The government remains steadfast in its anti-corruption stance, ensuring public trust through decisive action.