Cabinet appoints Rapeepat Chantrasriwong as Agriculture Perm Sec

Thansettakij•Economy•13h ago

Reader Briefing

The Cabinet approved the appointment of Rapeepat Chantrasriwong as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Rapeepat Chantrasriwong on July 21, 2026.
•Rapeepat Chantrasriwong previously served as the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture.
•The appointment replaces a high-ranking official retiring on September 30.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Rapeepat Chantrasriwong as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on July 21, 2026.
•The appointment of Rapeepat Chantrasriwong was made to replace an official who will retire on September 30.
•Suriya Juangroongruangkit proposed the appointment as part of a move to replace seven high-ranking officials retiring from service.
•Suriya Juangroongruangkit stated that the selection process was transparent and based on honesty, dedication, and seniority.
•Rapeepat Chantrasriwong received the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (M.P.Ch.) in 2026.
•Suriya Juangroongruangkit denied allegations of purging old power bases, stating the changes were based on ability and performance evaluations.
•Suriya Juangroongruangkit asserted that during 11 years as a minister in various governments, there have been no issues regarding the sale of positions.

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Key Entities

Person

Rapeepat Chantrasriwong(ระพีภัทร์ จันทรศรีวงศ์)

The former Director-General of the Department of Agriculture appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Suriya Juangroongruangkit(สุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)ℹ️

The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who proposed the appointment of Rapeepat Chantrasriwong.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the appointment of high-ranking civil servants in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry where Rapeepat Chantrasriwong was appointed as Permanent Secretary.

Department of Agriculture(กรมวิชาการเกษตร)ℹ️

The organization where Rapeepat Chantrasriwong previously served as Director-General.