Thailand taps former diplomat as foreign minister after Parnpree quits

BANGKOK -- When the new cabinet lineup for Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's seven-month-old government was released on Sunday morning, nothing was surprising except the demotion of his foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara. By late afternoon, Parnpree had resigned, having lost his rank as one of six deputy prime ministers.

Maris Sangiampongsa, a former ambassador to Australia and Canada, has been tapped to be the next foreign minister pending royal approval, sources told Nikkei Asia.