On March 21, the Government Gazette website published an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the resignation of two ministers. Mr. Somsak Thepsutin, Minister of Justice, and Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Industry, both resigned from their positions on March 17, 2023. Accordingly, their ministerial status was terminated on the same day, in accordance with Section 170 (2) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand. The announcement was made by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, on March 21, 2023.
Government Gazette Announcement of the Office of the Prime Minister ‘Somsak-Suriya’ termination of ministership
On March 21, reporters reported that Government Gazette website publishedAnnouncement from the Prime Minister’s OfficeRegarding the resignation of the minister, the statement that there were 2 ministers who resigned from their positions, namely
1. Mr. Somsak Thepsutin Minister of Justice has resigned from his position
Since March 17, 2023, the ministerial status of Mr.Somsak Thepsutin therefore terminated from
March 17, 2023, according to Section 170 (2) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand.
2.Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Industry has resigned from his position
Since March 17, 2023, Mr. Suriya’s ministerial status Juangroongruangkit therefore terminated from
March 17, 2023, according to Section 170 (2) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Announced on March 21, 2023
General Prayut Chan-o-cha
Prime Minister
March 21, 2023 
In conclusion, the resignation of Mr. Somsak Thepsutin and Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit from their ministerial positions has been officially announced by the Prime Minister’s Office through the Government Gazette website. Their ministerial status has been terminated as of March 17, 2023, as per Section 170(2) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand. We will continue to monitor any updates and bring you the latest news on this developing story. Stay tuned to matichon for more information.
