Pakistan, July 3 -- Thailand's new Cabinet members were officially sworn in on Thursday, including suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is under investigation for breaching ethics during a phone call with a Cambodian leader.

Despite her suspension just two days earlier, Paetongtarn was present at Government House for the oath-taking ceremony, where she smiled but avoided media questions. She was appointed as culture minister in the newly endorsed Cabinet lineup.

Acting Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit led the swearing-in ceremony, receiving formal endorsement from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Reports suggest Suriya will soon pass the acting prime minister role to Phumtham Wechayachai, who has now been sworn in as depu...