BANGKOK, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's only non-portfolio minister Tewan Liptapallop resigned on Monday.
Tewan, leader of the splinter Chart Pattana Party, stepped down as minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, following last week's resignation of four cabinet members, including Somkid Jatusripitak as deputy prime minister, Uttama Savanayana as finance minister, Sontirat Sontijirawat as energy minister and Suvit Maesincee as higher education, science, research and innovation minister.
Former deputy prime minister Suvat Liptapallop said his brother's resignation would make it easier for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reshuffle his cabinet in near future.
The ruling Palang Pracharath Party, currently led by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, is reportedly looking to take certain portfolios, including that of energy, as a result of the imminent cabinet reshuffle. Enditem
