Anutin confirms transfer of 20 provincial governors

Prachachat•Politics•1d ago

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Anutin Charnvirakul confirms the seasonal transfer of 20 provincial governors based on merit and suitability.

•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the transfer of high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Interior follows a normal seasonal cycle.
•Nirat Pongsittithavorn has been appointed as Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
•Piya Pijnam has been moved from Governor of Buriram to Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.

Overview

•Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, gave an interview at Government House regarding the appointment and transfer of high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Interior.
•Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the transfers are part of a normal cycle due to officials reaching retirement age.
•Nirat Pongsittithavorn, formerly acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration and Governor of Chiang Mai, was appointed Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior agreed Nirat Pongsittithavorn was suitable for the role due to experience in flood prevention in Chiang Mai.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the transfers are based on principles of merit, suitability, and the goal of prioritizing public benefit.
•Piya Pijnam was transferred from the position of Governor of Buriram to Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the transfer of Piya Pijnam followed rotation and suitability, noting that governors possess knowledge of working with local administrative organizations.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Nirat Pongsittithavorn(นิรัตน์ พงษ์สิทธิถาวร)

Former acting Director-General of the Department of Local Administration and Governor of Chiang Mai, appointed as Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Piya Pijnam(ปิยะ ปิจนำ)

Former Governor of Buriram appointed as Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing high-ranking official transfers mentioned by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The organization where Piya Pijnam was appointed as Director-General.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The organization where Nirat Pongsittithavorn was appointed as Director-General.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave the interview.

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where Piya Pijnam served as Governor.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province where Nirat Pongsittithavorn served as Governor and gained flood prevention experience.