Thailand foreign minister resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, abruptly resigned after the cabinet reshuffle removed him from as deputy prime minister (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country’s deputy prime ministers.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara on Monday, saying that he respected the decision and that he has already started looking for a replacement.