Cabinet approves special employment for 2 ambassadors and PSAC board

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved the special employment of two retired ambassadors, four expert-level officials for the Ministry of Public Health, and eight board members for the Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre.

•Cabinet approved special employment for Witchu Vejjajiva and Makawadee Sumitmo after their retirement on September 30, 2026.
•Four expert-level officials were appointed to the Ministry of Public Health effective April 29, 2026.
•Eight members were appointed to the board of the Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre on September 15, 2026.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the special employment of Witchu Vejjajiva as a temporary employee from October 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
•The Cabinet approved the special employment of Makawadee Sumitmo as a temporary employee from October 1, 2026, to November 22, 2026.
•Witchu Vejjajiva and Makawadee Sumitmo will receive wages equal to the special allowance for officials stationed abroad and other benefits associated with the position of Ambassador.
•The Cabinet appointed Khwanpracha Chiangchaisakulthai, Manoch Uwuttipong, Pakan Kanchanah, and Kritsada Hanbanchoed to expert-level positions in the Ministry of Public Health effective April 29, 2026.
•The Cabinet appointed Chanchaown Chaiyanukit as Chairperson and seven other expert members to the board of the Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre effective September 15, 2026.
•The board appointments for the Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre were made because the previous Chairperson and expert members had completed their four-year terms.
•Lalida Pernviwatana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced the Cabinet's resolutions on September 15, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body that approved the special employment of ambassadors, health officials, and the anthropology center board.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The ministry related to the special employment of retired ambassadors.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The ministry where four expert-level officials were appointed.

Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre(ศูนย์มานุษยวิทยาสิรินธร)

The center whose board of directors was appointed by the Cabinet.

Person

Witchu Vejjajiva(วิชชุ เวชชาชีวะ)

A retired Ambassador appointed as a special temporary employee from October 1 to October 31, 2026.

Makawadee Sumitmo(มาฆวดี สุมิตรเหมาะ)

A retired Ambassador appointed as a special temporary employee from October 1, 2026, to November 22, 2026.

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

The Deputy Prime Minister who proposed the special employment of retired ambassadors.

Khwanpracha Chiangchaisakulthai(ขวัญประชา เชียงไชยสกุลไทย)

An official appointed as an expert in treatment and rehabilitation (preventive medicine) at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health.

Manoch Uwuttipong(มาโนช อู่วุฒิพงษ์)

An expert physician (internal medicine) appointed at Roi Et Hospital.

Pakan Kanchanah(ปกาญจน์ กาญจนะ)

An expert dentist appointed at Hat Yai Hospital.

Kritsada Hanbanchoed(กฤษฎา หาญบรรเจิด)

An expert physician (preventive medicine, non-communicable diseases) appointed at the Department of Disease Control.

Chanchaown Chaiyanukit(ชาญเชาวน์ ไชยานุกิจ)

The appointed Chairperson of the board of the Princess Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre.

Narumol Arunothai(นฤมล อรุโณทัย)