Cabinet Reshuffle: Piyathisri to Justice, Pongswat to PM Advisor

Thairath•Politics•18d ago

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The Thai Cabinet approved a series of personnel changes, including appointing Piyathisri Wattanavrangkul as Permanent Secretary of Justice and Pongswat Neelyothin as an Advisor to the Prime Minister.

•The Thai Cabinet approved the transfer of Piyathisri Wattanavrangkul from DEPA Secretary to Permanent Secretary of Justice.
•Pongswat Neelyothin was moved from her position as Permanent Secretary of Justice to become an Advisor to the Prime Minister.
•The reshuffle involves several appointments and transfers within various ministries, including Public Health and the Ministry of Education's acting roles.
•The Cabinet also appointed new expert committee members for the Official Information Committee.

Overview

•On July 7, 2026, the Cabinet approved personnel transfers proposed by the Prime Minister's Secretariat and the Ministry of Justice.
•Piyathisri Wattanavrangkul was transferred from Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (DEPA) to Permanent Secretary of Justice.
•Pongswat Neelyothin was transferred from Permanent Secretary of Justice to Advisor to the Prime Minister for permanent officials.
•The appointments are effective from the date of royal endorsement.
•The Ministry of Public Health proposed appointments for six individuals to expert positions, effective from various dates between March 24, 2025, and January 30, 2026.
•The Ministry of Education proposed that the Minister of Labour act as caretaker Minister of Education.
•The Cabinet approved the appointment of nine expert members to the Official Information Commission.
•The appointment of the Official Information Commission members is effective from July 7, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The executive body of the Thai government that approves key decisions and appointments.

DEPA Secretary-General(เลขาฯ ศอ.บต.)

The administrative head of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre.

Prime Minister's Secretariat(สำนักเลขาธิการนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The administrative body supporting the Prime Minister's office.

Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre(ศูนย์อำนวยการบริหารจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้)

An organization responsible for managing affairs in Thailand's southern border provinces.

Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for the justice system.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for managing Thailand's foreign relations.

Council of State(คณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️

Thailand's legal advisory body.

Office of the Narcotics Control Board(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and abuse.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

A law enforcement agency handling specialized and complex cases.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for public health services.

Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry(สถาบันกัลยาณ์ราชนครินทร์)

A psychiatric hospital and research institute.

Department of Mental Health(กรมสุขภาพจิต)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for mental health services in Thailand.

Board of Investment(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for promoting investment in Thailand.

Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for education.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for labor affairs.

Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister(สำนักงานปลัดสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The administrative body supporting the Prime Minister's Office.

Official Information Commission(คณะกรรมการข้อมูลข่าวสารของราชการ)

A government commission responsible for managing official information.

Person

Piyathisri Wattanavrangkul(ปิยะศิริ วัฒนวรางกูร)

Transferred from DEPA Secretary-General to Permanent Secretary of Justice.

Pongswat Neelyothin(พงษ์สวาท นีละโยธิน)

Moved from Permanent Secretary of Justice to Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Sihasak Poomkengkeaw(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, overseeing the DEPA.

Theerapong Kaewphamor(นายธีระพงษ์ แก้วภมร)

Appointed as Senior Consultant Physician (Preventive Medicine) at Sisaket Hospital.

Anan Kanoksilp(นายอนันต์ กนกศิลป์)

Appointed as Public Health Inspector (Senior Consultant Physician).

Pensri Rakwong(นางสาวเพ็ญศรี รักษ์วงค์)

Appointed as Senior Consultant Professional Nurse (Nursing System).

Paivith Sriphatpiriyakul(นายไพวิทย์ ศรีพัฒน์พิริยกุล)

Appointed as Senior Consultant Physician (Surgery) at Suratthani Hospital.

Hanssa Raksakom(นางสาวหรรษา รักษาคม)

Appointed as Public Health Inspector (Senior Consultant Physician).

Chosita Phawasuhtiphisit(นางสาวโชษิตา ภาวสุทธิไพศิฐ)

Appointed as Senior Consultant Physician (Preventive Medicine, Community Mental Health) at Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry.

Tongsak Thongsri(นายทรงศักดิ์ ทองศรี)

Deputy Prime Minister who approved appointments within the Department of Mental Health.

Uthaiwan Wattanasuwagul(นางอุทัยวรรณ วัฒนสุวกุล)

Appointed as Investment Advisor at the Board of Investment.

Ekniti Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister who approved an appointment at the Board of Investment.

Chantanon Wannakajorn(นายฉันทานนท์ วรรณเขจร)