Anutin moves Chatchai to Permanent Secretary of PM Office

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul clarifies the appointment of Chatchai Bangchuad as the new Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Chatchai Bangchuad as the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.
•Chatchai Bangchuad previously served as the Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the move is due to the current Permanent Secretary's upcoming retirement.
•Anutin Charnvirakul urged waiting for the Cabinet's decision on August 25, 2026, regarding the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council.

•Anutin Charnvirakul moved Chatchai Bangchuad to the position because the current Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office is retiring.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Chatchai Bangchuad is a familiar collaborator who can ensure smooth continuity in the Prime Minister's Office.
•Anutin Charnvirakul noted that Chatchai Bangchuad can provide in-depth advice on security missions, negotiations, and represent Anutin Charnvirakul in important decisions.
•Chatchai Bangchuad served as the Secretary-General of the National Security Council for one year prior to this move.
•The Cabinet passed a resolution to approve the appointment of Chatchai Bangchuad as the new Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.
•Anutin Charnvirakul declined to confirm if General Chaiyaphruk Duangprapat would replace Chatchai Bangchuad as Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
•The appointment of the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council awaits Cabinet consideration and approval on August 25, 2026.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Chatchai Bangchuad(ฉัตรชัย บางชวด)

The former Secretary-General of the National Security Council appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

Phana Klaewplotthuk(พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.

Chaiyaphruk Duangprapat(ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

The Chief of Staff of the Army mentioned in reports regarding the Secretary-General of the National Security Council position.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that approved the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The organization where Chatchai Bangchuad previously served as Secretary-General.

Prime Minister's Office(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office where Chatchai Bangchuad has been appointed as Permanent Secretary.