BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand’s king has endorsed a cabinet reshuffle, a statement said Saturday, after the country’s protest-hit coalition government moved to stem the fallout from a healthcare corruption scandal.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s fragile administration, which has ridden out widespread demonstrations since coming to power in December 2008, has recently suffered two resignations over alleged graft.

Public Health minister Witthaya Keawparadai and his deputy Manit Nopamornbodi quit earlier this month over claims of negligence linked to plans for a ministry budget worth more than $2-billion.