Cabinet appoints Kitiphon Ruensamrit as NIA Director

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet has resolved to appoint Kitiphon Ruensamrit as the new Director of the National Intelligence Agency.

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Kitiphon Ruensamrit as the new Director of the National Intelligence Agency.
•Kitiphon Ruensamrit previously served as the Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Agency.
•The appointment replaces Thanat Suwannanon, who will retire on September 30.
•Thanat Suwannanon will continue serving as the head of the peace dialogue panel for the Southern Border Provinces.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, reporters reported news from Government House regarding the Cabinet meeting.
•The Cabinet resolved to appoint Kitiphon Ruensamrit as the new Director of the National Intelligence Agency.
•Kitiphon Ruensamrit held the position of Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Agency prior to this appointment.
•The appointment was made to replace Thanat Suwannanon.
•Thanat Suwannanon is scheduled to retire from government service on September 30.
•Thanat Suwannanon will remain the head of the peace dialogue panel for the Southern Border Provinces after retirement.

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Key Entities

Person

Kitiphon Ruensamrit(กิติภณ รื่นสัมฤทธิ์)

The former Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Agency appointed as the new Director of the National Intelligence Agency.

Thanat Suwannanon(ฐนัตถ์ สุวรรณานนท์)

The Director of the National Intelligence Agency retiring on September 30 who will continue as head of the peace dialogue panel for the Southern Border Provinces.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body that resolved to appoint the new Director of the National Intelligence Agency.

National Intelligence Agency(สำนักข่าวกรองแห่งชาติ)

The agency for which Kitiphon Ruensamrit was appointed Director.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location from which reporters reported the Cabinet's resolution.

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

The region where Thanat Suwannanon serves as the head of the peace dialogue panel.