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A major cabinet reshuffle should be carried out following the resignation of Sutha Chansaeng from the social development and human security portfolio last Thursday.
Why a major reshuffle?
When Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej formed his cabinet after last December's general election, he admitted that it was "a bit ugly" because a number of cabinet ministers were seen as not fully qualified for the job.
Needless to say, the government's performance during the past three months has been disappointing. Pressing economic issues remain unsolved as people suffer from the rising cost of living.
Many cabinet ministers do not think before they speak. Empty promises are made, and this is eroding public confidence in the administration. Mr Samak himself loves to spar with the press, leaving pressing problems unattended.
A cabinet reshuffle is a good way to improve the government's image. Mr Samak himself must show his leadership by getting more involved with coalition partners in choosing qualified people to fill the new cabinet.
Several key economic and financial issues, including the current high inflation, pose a big challenge to the government, not to mention the high price of food.
Mr Samak must see to it that those nominated for cabinet portfolios are qualified. A cabinet quota given to each coalition partner should be secondary to the qualifications of people nominated for cabinet positions.
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