Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has signed an order appointing Pheu MP for Lopburi Amnuay Klangpha the new government chief whip, PM’s Office Minister Varathep Rattankorn said on Tuesday afternoon.

The appointment takes effect immediately, Mr Varathep said.

Mr Amnuay replaces former government chief whip Udomdej Rattanasathian who resigned for health reasons.

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