BANGKOK, March 31 (Reuters): Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has ‌endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, according to a notice in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday.

The approval clears ⁠the way for the cabinet to be sworn in before the king ahead of the delivery of a policy statement to parliament, after which ministers can formally take office.

The line-up keeps Finance Minister ‌Ekniti ⁠Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in their posts, as expected. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow also remains ⁠in position.

Former Industry Minister Akanat Promphan replaces ex-PTT (PTT.BK) chief executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon as ⁠energy minister.
Anutin said over the weekend that the new government ⁠would be in place by April.

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