As the central executive agency, the Office of the Prime Minister is in charge of the coordination and management of the entire executive branch of the Government of Thailand. Most importantly it assists Prime Ministers in the execution of their duties and helps them manage and formulate many policies. It also acts as the cabinet office; recording and assisting the Cabinet as a central functioning organ of the government. The Prime Minister must appoint a Minister in charge, who is also a member of the Cabinet to oversee its operations. It also houses the offices of the various Deputy Prime Ministers of Thailand.