Deputy Prime Minister
Several deputy Prime Ministers of Thailand (รองนายกรัฐมนตรี) can be appointed. This position can be combined with other ministerial portfolios. Currently there are 6 deputy Prime Ministers.
| Office | Name | Party | Appointment | Other offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Prime Minister | Police Captain Chalerm Yubamrung | Pheu Thai Party | 9 August 2011 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Surapong Tovichakchaikul | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Kittiratt Na-Ranong | Pheu Thai Party | 9 August 2011 | Minister of Finance |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Plodprasop Suraswadi | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Phongthep Thepkanjana | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | Minister of Education |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Chumpol Silpa-archa | Chartthaipattana Party | 9 August 2011 | Minister of Tourism and Sports |
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