Anutin Divides 8 Task Forces, Leads Anticorruption; Yoschanon to Lead Digital Govt.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has restructured government operations into eight task forces, taking personal charge of anticorruption, narcotics, and human trafficking efforts, while assigning other key areas to deputy prime ministers.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order establishing eight government task forces.
•Anutin himself will lead the task force focused on anticorruption, narcotics, human trafficking, and transnational crime.
•The order, dated April 11, 2026, details the responsibilities of each task force and its assigned deputy prime minister.
•Other task forces cover infrastructure, investment, trade, security, human resources and health, and legal reform.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 83/2026 regarding public administration by task force in order to enhance efficiency.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took personal responsibility for the task force on anticorruption, narcotics, human trafficking, and transnational crime due to its critical national importance.
•Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn was assigned to lead the task force focused on basic infrastructure development to ensure comprehensive public access and maintenance.
•Deputy Prime Minister Yoschanon Wongsuwan was assigned to lead the task force for research and development, human resource potential, and the health economy in order to strengthen the digital and financial skills of the populace.
•Deputy Prime Minister Ekkanit Nitithanprapas was appointed head of the task force for investment promotion, with a focus on facilitating foreign direct investment in future industries.
•Deputy Prime Minister Supachai Sucharitanont was assigned to lead the task force for trade, commerce, agricultural products, industry, and tourism to enhance national competitiveness.
•Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeaw will head the task force responsible for national security and international relations, aiming to strengthen international ties.
•Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphand was tasked with leading the task force for legal reform and public administration in order to modernize laws and improve government efficiency, including digital governance.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who signed an order establishing eight government task forces and personally leads the anticorruption and narcotics task force.

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, responsible for signing an order that divides government responsibilities into eight task forces.

Phiphat(พิพัฒน์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force for basic infrastructure development.

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, tasked with overseeing the development of basic infrastructure.

Ekkanit(เอกนิติ)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, responsible for leading the investment promotion task force.

Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force focused on promoting investment in future industries.

Supachai(ศุภจี)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force for trade, commerce, agriculture, industry, and tourism.

Supachai Sucharitanont(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, tasked with heading the task force to promote trade, commerce, agricultural products, industry, and tourism.

Sihasak(สีหศักดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force for national security and international relations.

Sihasak Phuangketkeaw(นายสีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, responsible for overseeing national security and foreign relations.

Yoschanon(ยศชนัน)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force on research and development, human resource potential, and health economy, including digital government initiatives.

Yoschanon Wongsuwan(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, tasked with leading the task force for research and development, human resource potential, and promoting a health economy, as well as digital government initiatives.

Pakorn(ปกรณ์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, assigned to lead the task force for legal development and public administration.

Pakorn Nilpraphand(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, responsible for leading the task force focused on legal development and public administration for a digital government.

Law

Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 83/2026 Regarding Public Administration by Task Force(คำสั่งสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี ที่ 83/2026 เรื่อง การบริหารราชการตามกลุ่มภารกิจ)

The official decree signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on April 11, 2026, reorganizing government functions into eight distinct task forces.

Act on the State Administration System B.E. 1991 (1991)(พระราชบัญญัติ(พ.ร.บ.)ระเบียบบริหารราชการแผ่นดิน พ.ศ.1991)

The foundational law governing the administration of the Thai government, cited as the legal basis for the Prime Minister's order on task force management.

Act on the State Administration System (No. 7) B.E. 2007 (2007)(พระราชบัญญัติ(พ.ร.บ.)ระเบียบบริหารราชการแผ่นดิน (ฉบับที่ 7) พ.ศ.2007)

An amendment to the Act on the State Administration System, providing further legal framework for governmental restructuring and cited in the Prime Minister's order.

Organization

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The administrative body of the Thai government from which the order for the establishment of eight task forces was issued.