Anutin replaces Ratchada with Ekkapop as Government Spokesperson

MGR Online•Politics•6d ago

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Anutin Charnvirakul announced the replacement of government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek with Ekkapop Pianspes.

•Ekkapop Pianspes is appointed as the new government spokesperson replacing Ratchada Thanadirek.
•Ratchada Thanadirek will move to a role assisting Pharadon Pritsnanantakul focusing on women's affairs in the three southern border provinces.
•Anutin Charnvirakul seeks a spokesperson capable of political confrontation and filtering information for the Prime Minister.

•Anutin Charnvirakul announced the appointment of Ekkapop Pianspes as the government spokesperson to replace Ratchada Thanadirek.
•Ratchada Thanadirek had previously been appointed as government spokesperson in April 2026.
•Anutin Charnvirakul wants a spokesperson who can act as a political combatant to counter opponents rather than just a policy communicator.
•Ekkapop Pianspes is a 50-year-old physician who previously belonged to the Future Forward Party and the Move Forward Party before joining the Bhumjaithai Party in 2021-2022.
•Ratchada Thanadirek is reassigned to be an assistant to Pharadon Pritsnanantakul, overseeing women's groups in the three southern border provinces.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Ekkapop Pianspes understands the thinking and attack points of the progressive side due to Ekkapop Pianspes's history with the Move Forward Party.
•Anutin Charnvirakul admitted to having weaknesses in communication, specifically in organizing points and talking too much.
•Ekkapop Pianspes is expected to serve as a data filter for the Prime Minister, organizing and explaining issues to the public.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

A political leader who appointed Ekkapop Pianspes as government spokesperson to address his own communication weaknesses.

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

The former government spokesperson appointed in April 2026 who was moved to assist Pharadon Pritsnanantakul.

Ekkapop Pianspes(เอกภพ เพียรพิเศษ)

A 50-year-old physician and former member of the Future Forward and Move Forward parties appointed as government spokesperson.

Pharadon Pritsnanantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office whom Ekkapop Pianspes and Ratchada Thanadirek have assisted.

Future Forward Party(พรรคอนาคตใหม่)ℹ️

The political party Ekkapop Pianspes joined and won a seat for in Chiang Rai District 1 in March 2019.

Move Forward Party(พรรคก้าวไกล)ℹ️

The political party Ekkapop Pianspes joined after the dissolution of the Future Forward Party.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party Ekkapop Pianspes officially joined during 2021-2022.

Prince of Songkla University(ม.สงขลานครินทร์)ℹ️

The institution where Ekkapop Pianspes earned his Doctor of Medicine degree.

Singha Chiang Rai United(สโมสรสิงห์ เชียงราย ยูไนเต็ด)

The football club where Ekkapop Pianspes served as a team physician.

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

The location of the electoral district 1 where Ekkapop Pianspes ran for MP.

Three Southern Border Provinces(3 จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The area where Ratchada Thanadirek will oversee women's groups.

Universal Health Coverage Scheme (Gold Card)(ระบบหลักประกันสุขภาพถ้วนหน้า (บัตรทอง))

The health system that was first implemented in 2002 when Ekkapop Pianspes began working as a physician.