3 Candidates for Revenue Department Director-General Position

Thansettakij•Economy•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Finance is preparing for high-level official reshuffles following upcoming retirements, with particular focus on the Director-General of the Revenue Department.

•Three candidates—Pornchai, Patricia, and Winij—are being watched for the Director-General of the Revenue Department position.
•The Cabinet approved the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries for five ministries between July and August 2026.
•The Ministry of Finance's reshuffle is expected to be proposed to the Cabinet in September.
•The Director-General of the Revenue Department is traditionally seen as the next candidate for Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

Overview

•The Ministry of Finance will have four high-level executive positions and one inspector position vacant due to retirement.
•The Cabinet approved new Permanent Secretaries for the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and Ministry of Energy between July and August 2026.
•Lawaron Saengsanit, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, has one year of service remaining and will retire in 2027.
•The government intends to finalize the appointment of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance before proposing appointments for Director-General levels.
•The Director-General of the Revenue Department is considered a key role because the Revenue Department is the primary agency for national revenue collection.
•Pornchai Thirawech, Director-General of the Excise Department, is a candidate but reportedly wishes to continue working at the Excise Department to complete important missions.
•Patricia Mongkolvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General's Department, is a candidate with extensive experience in the Revenue Department, budget, and public debt management.
•Dr. Winij Visetsuwannaphum, Director of the Fiscal Policy Office, is a candidate regarded as an expert in tax strategy and government revenue systems.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The government ministry preparing for high-level executive reshuffles due to retirements.

Revenue Department(กรมสรรพากร)

The primary agency for national revenue collection and a traditional stepping stone to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body responsible for approving the appointment and relocation of high-ranking government officials.

Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️

A ministry that appointed Piyashiri Wattanawarangkul as its new Permanent Secretary.

Southern Border Provinces Administration(ศูนย์อำนวยการบริหารจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The organization where Piyashiri Wattanawarangkul served as Secretary-General.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

A ministry that appointed Poonpong Naiyanapakorn as its new Permanent Secretary.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The department where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn served as Director-General.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

A ministry that appointed Piyapong Jiwattanakulphaisan as its new Permanent Secretary.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The department where Piyapong Jiwattanakulphaisan served as Director-General.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

A ministry that appointed Chokchai Wichianchaiya as its new Permanent Secretary.

Department of Older Persons(กรมกิจการผู้สูงอายุ)

The department where Chokchai Wichianchaiya served as Director-General.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

The ministry that appointed Chantanont Wannakachorn as its new Permanent Secretary.

Excise Department(กรมสรรพสามิต)ℹ️

The department led by Pornchai Thirawech since October 1, 2025.

Fiscal Policy Office(สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการคลัง)

The office led by Dr. Winij Visetsuwannaphum; previously led by Pornchai Thirawech for approximately 4 years.

Comptroller General's Department(กรมบัญชีกลาง)ℹ️

The department led by Patricia Mongkolvanich for approximately 3 years.

Public Debt Management Office(สำนักงานบริหารหนี้สาธารณะ)

The office where Patricia Mongkolvanich previously served as Director.

Treasury Department(กรมธนารักษ์)

A department in the Ministry of Finance with a Director-General position becoming vacant due to retirement.

Person

Piyashiri Wattanawarangkul(ปิยะศิริ วัฒนวรางกูร)

The former Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administration appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice.

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn(พูนพงษ์ นัยนาภากรณ์)

The former Director-General of the Department of Business Development appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

Piyapong Jiwattanakulphaisan(ปิยพงษ์ จิวัฒนกุลไพศาล)

The former Director-General of the Department of Highways appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport.

Chokchai Wichianchaiya(โชคชัย วิเชียรชัยยะ)

The former Director-General of the Department of Older Persons appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

Chantanont Wannakachorn(ฉันทานนท์ วรรณเขจร)

The former Special Expert at the Office of the Prime Minister appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy on August 18, 2026.

Lawaron Saengsanit(ลวรณ แสงสนิท)

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance who is set to retire in 2027.

Pornchai Thirawech(พรชัย ฐีระเวช)

The Director-General of the Excise Department and a candidate for the Director-General of the Revenue Department.

Patricia Mongkolvanich(แพตริเซีย มงคลวนิช)

The Director-General of the Comptroller General's Department and a candidate for the Director-General of the Revenue Department.

Winij Visetsuwannaphum(วินิจ วิเศษสุวรรณภูมิ)

The Director of the Fiscal Policy Office and a candidate for the Director-General of the Revenue Department.