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Cabinet Approves Major Appointments: Officials, Trade Reps, Lottery & Tobacco Committees

Cabinet Approves Major Appointments: Officials, Trade Reps, Lottery & Tobacco Committees

MGR Online•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Cabinet has approved a significant number of appointments across various ministries and committees, including new trade representatives and members for the Lottery and Tobacco committees.

  • •The Thai Cabinet approved a large-scale appointment of political officials and committee members.
  • •New trade representatives were appointed, along with members for the Lottery and Tobacco committees.
  • •Specific appointments were made within the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and others.

Overview

  • •On May 5, 2026, the Cabinet approved appointments for key government positions and committees.
  • •The Deputy Government Spokesperson revealed the Cabinet's resolution on multiple ministerial and committee appointments.
  • •The Cabinet appointed advisors to the Prime Minister to serve as Thai trade representatives.
  • •The Cabinet approved the appointment of high-level academic officials within the Ministry of Finance.
  • •The Cabinet approved individuals to act as interim ministers for the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
  • •Appointments were made for high-level administrative positions within the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Office of the National Water Resources, and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
  • •The Cabinet approved political officials for positions within the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Justice.
  • •The Cabinet appointed members to the Government Lottery Committee and the Tobacco Authority of Thailand Committee.
  • •The Cabinet approved four individuals as Assistant Ministers to the Prime Minister.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The executive body of the Thai government responsible for approving appointments and policy matters.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The administrative body supporting the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️
Responsible for fiscal policy, taxation, and government finances, and involved in appointments for financial bodies.
Comptroller General's Department(กรมบัญชีกลาง)ℹ️
A department under the Ministry of Finance responsible for managing government accounts and finances.
State Enterprise Policy Office(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการนโยบายรัฐวิสาหกิจ)ℹ️
An office responsible for overseeing and evaluating state-owned enterprises.
Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️
Responsible for labour affairs and employment.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️
Responsible for higher education, scientific research, and innovation.
Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️
Responsible for social welfare, development, and human security.
Office of Atomic Energy for Peace(สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ)ℹ️
An agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation responsible for nuclear energy regulation and safety.
Office of the National Water Resources(สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
Responsible for national water resource management and policy.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
Responsible for internal security, local administration, and public order.
Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️
Responsible for tourism promotion and sports development.
Ministry of Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️
Responsible for national defence and military affairs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
Responsible for Thailand's foreign relations and international affairs.
Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️
Responsible for the administration of justice and legal affairs.
Government Lottery Committee(คณะกรรมการสลากกินแบ่งรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The committee overseeing the operation of the government lottery.
Tobacco Authority of Thailand Committee(คณะกรรมการการยาสูบแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The committee governing the operations of the Tobacco Authority of Thailand.

Person

Ms. Lalida Periswivattana(นางสาวลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)
Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the Cabinet's decisions.
Ms. Nongnut Petchrat(นางนงนุช เพ็ชรรัตน์)
Appointed as an advisor to the Prime Minister to act as a Thai trade representative.
Mr. Chutinthon Kongsak(นายชุตินทร คงศักดิ์)
Appointed as an advisor to the Prime Minister to act as a Thai trade representative.
Mr. Veeravong Praba(นายวีระพงษ์ ประภา)
Appointed as an advisor to the Prime Minister to act as a Thai trade representative.
Mr. Kulasek Limpaniyagorn(นายกุลเศขร์ ลิมปิยากร)
Appointed as Advisor on Financial-Fiscal System Development at the Comptroller General's Department.
Ms. Vachiraya Permpoonsri(นางวชิรญา เพิ่มภูศรี)
Appointed as Advisor on State Enterprise Performance Evaluation at the State Enterprise Policy Office.
Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)
Holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister.
Mr. Yotchanan Wongswasdi(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Appointed as Acting Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and designated to act as Minister of Labour.
Mr. Nikorn Somklang(นายนิกร โสมกลาง)
Appointed to act as Minister of Social Development and Human Security and designated to act as Minister of Labour.
Mr. Rungrueng Kitphati(นายรุ่งเรือง กิจผาติ)
Appointed as Secretary-General of the Office of Atomic Energy for Peace.
Mr. Waitit Ochawich(นายไวฑิตโอชวิช)
Appointed as Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources.
Mr. Songsak Thongsri(นายทรงศักดิ์ ทองศรี)
Holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister.
Ms. Wasana Thongchan(นางวาสนา ทองจันทร์)
Promoted to Inspector-General of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Ms. Jittima Greearee(นางจิตติมา กรีอารี)
Promoted to Inspector-General of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Mr. Panu Pornwattan(นายภาณุ พรวัฒนา)
Appointed as Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Interior.
Mr. Ponpee Suwannachai(นายพลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)
Deputy Minister of Interior.
Mr. Sutham Jaritngam(นายสุธรรม จริตงาม)
Appointed as Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Interior.
Mr. Worasit Liangprasit(นายวรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)
Deputy Minister of Interior.
Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi(นางสาวศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, designated to act as Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Mr. Pharadon Pisarnnanontakul(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, designated to act as Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Mr. Tevorn Liptapanlop(นายเทวัญ ลิปตพัลลภ)
Appointed as Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister.
Mr. Pradeemchai Boonchuaylue(นายประเดิมชัย บุญช่วยเหลือ)
Appointed as Advisor to the Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office.
Ms. Patcharin Samsiripong(นางสาวพัชรินทร์ ซำศิริพงษ์)
Appointed as Secretary to the Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office.
Mr. Napin Sirisappharn(นายนภินทร ศรีสรรพางค์)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Natchaphong Prasertsohpa(ร้อยตำรวจเอก ณัชธพงศ์ ประเสริฐโสภา)
Appointed as Secretary to the Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office.
Major General Chalerm Seejaroen(พลตรี เฉลิม สีเจริญ)
Appointed as Advisor to the Minister of Defence.
Mr. Pornpong Kanistanon(นายพรพงษ์ กนิษฐานนท์)
Appointed as Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Police Colonel Ittikorn Chirattananon(พันตำรวจเอก อิทธิกรจิรัตนานนท์)
Appointed as Secretary to the Minister of Justice.
Mr. Archawas Charoensil(นายอาร์ชวัส เจริญศิลป์)
Appointed as an Assistant Minister.
Mr. Suntarn Sathirathai(นายสันติธาร เสถียรไทย)
Appointed as an Assistant Minister.
Mr. Danuporn Punnakanta(นายดนุพร ปุณณกันต์)
Appointed as an Assistant Minister.
Police Major General Nanthachart Supmongkol(พลตำรวจตรี นันทชาติ ศุภมงคล)
Appointed as an Assistant Minister.
Mr. Suraphon Opasathian(นายสุรพล โอภาสเสถียร)
Appointed as a distinguished member of the Government Lottery Committee.
Ms. Sommai Siriudomset(นางสมหมาย ศิริอุดมเศรษฐ)
Appointed as a distinguished member of the Government Lottery Committee.
Police Major General Nopasit Mittrapakdee(พลตำรวจตรี นพสิทธิ์ มิตรภักดี)
Appointed as a distinguished member of the Government Lottery Committee.
Mr. Kanawut Sititeeraphan(นายคณาวุฒิ สิติธีรพันธุ์)
Appointed as a member of the Tobacco Authority of Thailand Committee.
Mr. Panuphol Rattanakanjanaphat(นายภาณุพล รัตนกาญจนภัทร)
Appointed as a member of the Tobacco Authority of Thailand Committee.
Mr. Kriangkrai Pattananupon(นายเกรียงไกร พัฒนาภรณ์)
Appointed as a member of the Tobacco Authority of Thailand Committee.