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Section: Government and Politics - The format of a new Cabinet line-up remains uncertain with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra saying on Wednesday that he wants to ponder his options over the weekend before finalising any decisions, The Nation reports.

"I will think things through on Saturday and Sunday," he said.

The PM said he would limit changes to a few positions in order to fill the vacancy left by Public Health Minister Suchai Charoenratanakul, whose resignation will take effect on Monday.

Although he made seemingly clear comments, Thaksin also prompted uncertainty by suggesting Suchai could remain in order to fight the spread of bird flu.

Agriculture Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan stirred up speculation further, however, by saying that Suchai's departure would have no impact on the containment of avian influenza. "Any Cabinet changes will make no difference on how to handle bird flu," ...

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