His Majesty wanted the cabinet members to set an example and keep their word that they would work honestly in the national interest.
Ms Yingluck yesterday led her cabinet ministers to take the oath of allegiance before His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital.
The King told them to keep their promises to work for the good of the nation and the public.
"The country needs a leader to run the country so the nation will move ahead," said the King. "May all of you work in accord with the oaths you have given. If you do, it will result in national prosperity and your happiness."
The King reiterated the importance of honesty to ensure the country's peace, prosperity and people's well-being.
Many countries around the world are dealing with various troubles, which Thailand has largely avoided this year, so the government should strive to keep the peace, he said.
In another development, Ms Yingluck yesterday appealed to the public to give her ministers time to prove their worth.
All ministers will be given at least six months to work before their performance is evaluated, she said.
She defended the selection of Pheu Thai deputy leader Surapong Towijakchaikul as foreign minister, saying he was well-versed in political affairs after serving as an MP for two terms and sitting on various House committees.
Due to his lack of foreign affairs experience and close ties to ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the appointment of Mr. Surapong has drawn heavy criticism.
After being sworn in before the King, Ms Yingluck has 15 days to deliver the government's policy statement before parliament.
Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said Mr. Surapong was suitable for the top post at the Foreign Ministry for the time being. Critics should give him time to prove his mettle.
Mr Surin said he expected the Yingluck government would help restore relations between Thailand and Cambodia so the two countries could settle their border dispute, including the Preah Vihear temple issue.
Federation of Thai Industries chairman Payungsak Chartsuthipol said the new cabinet was acceptable to the business community, particularly ministers overseeing key economic ministries of finance, commerce, industry, labor and natural resources and environment.
Finance Minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala was previously with the Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he has close ties with the business and industrial sectors, Mr. Payungsak said.
But Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was concerned about the efficiency of the new ministers' economic and foreign affairs policies. He said he was disappointed Pheu Thai had not appointed any members of its policy drafting team to economic minister posts, but instead opted to select people involved in defending Thaksin in lawsuits related to his sale of Shin Corp shares and tax evasion.
Meanwhile, former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij questioned the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na-Ranong and Mr. Thirachai, saying they had helped the Shinawatra family in Thaksin's assets concealment case.
คำศัพท์ที่น่าสนใจ
to grant an audience อนุญาติให้เข้าเฝ้า/พบ
the cabinet members คณะรัฐมนตรี
to take the oath of allegiance แสดงสัตยบรรณความภักดี
to reiteterate พูดย้ำ/เน้นความสำคัญ
to oversee ดูแล
tax evasion การหลบเลี่ยงภาษี
to draw heavy criticism ได้รับการวิจารณ์อย่างหนัก
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