New cabinet members pose for a group photo at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, led 14 newly appointed and reassigned ministers in taking the oath of allegiance before the king, a formality required before assuming their roles. (Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua)

BANGKOK, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn swore in a new cabinet on Thursday following a royal endorsement of the ministerial lineup earlier this week.

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, led 14 newly appointed and reassigned ministers in taking the oath of allegiance before the king, a formality required before assuming their roles.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has been suspended from performing prime ministerial duties by a constitutional court pending an ethics investigation, attended the ceremony after she was previously appointed to double as culture minister.

A group of 36 senators last month petitioned the court seeking Paetongtarn's dismissal from office, accusing her of serious ethical violations linked to a leaked telephone conversation over border issues with Cambodia.

Suriya is scheduled to chair a special cabinet meeting at the government house later in the day to delegate tasks and responsibilities to deputy prime ministers and ministers, the government said. ■

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has been suspended from performing prime ministerial duties by a constitutional court pending an ethics investigation, arrives at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, led 14 newly appointed and reassigned ministers in taking the oath of allegiance before the king, a formality required before assuming their roles. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, arrives at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, led 14 newly appointed and reassigned ministers in taking the oath of allegiance before the king, a formality required before assuming their roles. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, and cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, in his capacity as acting prime minister, led 14 newly appointed and reassigned ministers in taking the oath of allegiance before the king, a formality required before assuming their roles. (Bureau of the Royal Household/Handout via Xinhua)

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is pictured at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Thailand's cabinet on Thursday agreed to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister, following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Phumtham, who is listed as the first acting prime minister, will possess the same authority and responsibilities as the prime minister, the Thai government said in a statement issued after new cabinet members were sworn into office. (Thai government house/Handout via Xinhua)

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai arrives at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2025. Thailand's cabinet on Thursday agreed to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister, following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Phumtham, who is listed as the first acting prime minister, will possess the same authority and responsibilities as the prime minister, the Thai government said in a statement issued after new cabinet members were sworn into office. (Thai government house/Handout via Xinhua)