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Cabinet Resolutions August 25, 2026: Appointments and Transfers

Cabinet Resolutions August 25, 2026: Appointments and Transfers

Matichon•Politics•19h ago

Reader Briefing

The Cabinet chaired by Anutin Charnvirakul approved multiple high-level civil service appointments, board member changes, and administrative orders on August 25, 2026.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the Cabinet meeting on August 25, 2026.
  • •The Cabinet approved various personnel appointments and transfers across several ministries.
  • •Administrative orders were acknowledged regarding the delegation of authority for the National Film and Video Board.

Overview

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the Cabinet meeting at 10:00 AM on August 25, 2026, at Meeting Room 501, Command Building 1, Government House.
  • •The Cabinet approved adding the Commander of the 1st Army Area Operations Center or a representative to the committee considering special service rights of the Army Operations Center, effective August 25, 2026.
  • •The Cabinet appointed Ms. Putthachat Wattanavimonkorn as Advisor on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, effective January 13, 2026.
  • •Police Major General Suvichan Yanakittikul was appointed as an expert member (legal/private sector representative) of the National Park Committee, effective August 25, 2026, replacing Ms. Pimphawadee Phahonyothin who resigned.
  • •Associate Professor Teeradech Jearsuksakul was appointed for a second term as Director of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), effective September 2, 2026.
  • •The Cabinet appointed Mr. Trairat Wiriyasirikul as Chairman and nine other members of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board, effective August 25, 2026, following the resignation of the previous board.
  • •Mr. Chatchai Bangchuat was transferred to the position of Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister, effective October 1, 2026.
  • •Mr. Kitiphon Ruensamrit was appointed Director of the National Intelligence Agency, effective October 1, 2026, to replace a retiring official.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who presided over the Cabinet meeting on August 25, 2026.
Putthachat Wattanavimonkorn(พุทธชาด วัฒนวิมลกร)
An official appointed as Advisor on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
Yoschanan Wongswat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
The Deputy Prime Minister who approved the appointment of Ms. Putthachat Wattanavimonkorn and Associate Professor Teeradech Jearsuksakul.
Suvichan Yanakittikul(สุวิชาญ ญาณกิตติกุล)
Police Major General appointed as an expert member (legal) of the National Park Committee.
Pimphawadee Phahonyothin(พิมพ์ภาวดี พหลโยธิน)
The former expert member of the National Park Committee who resigned.
Songsak Thongsri(ทรงศักดิ์ ทองศรี)
The Deputy Prime Minister who approved appointments for the National Park Committee and the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand.
Teeradech Jearsuksakul(ธีระเดช เจียรสุขสกุล)
Associate Professor appointed for a second term as Director of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology.
Trairat Wiriyasirikul(ไตรรัตน์ วิริยะศิริกุล)
The appointed Chairman of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Kongsak Chantharasopa(คงศักดิ์ จันทรโสภา)
Air Chief Marshal appointed as a member of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Nanthita Sirikupt(นันท์ฐิตา ศิริคุปต์)
Ministry of Finance representative appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Monthian Innoi(มณเฑียร อินทร์น้อย)
A member appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Monsang Phusiriwat(มนต์สังข์ ภู่ศิริวัฒน์)
A member appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Yospon Chansuksri(ยศพนต์ จันทร์สุขศรี)
A member appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Siriwat Jittasin(ศิริวัฒน์ จิตตศิลป์)
A member appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Settharath Luadsakul(เศรษฐรัชต์ เลือดสกุล)
A member appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Ittipol Itthisarannachai(อิทธิพล อิทธิสารรณชัย)
Police Lieutenant General appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Amnat Jamratsarungphol(อำนาจ จำรัสจรุงผล)
Assistant Professor appointed to the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand board.
Suphajee Suthumpun(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)ℹ️
The Deputy Prime Minister who approved the appointments for the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.
Chatchai Bangchwad(ฉัตรชัย บางชวด)
The Secretary-General of the National Security Council transferred to be Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister.
Kitiphon Ruensamrit(กิติภณ รื่นสัมฤทธิ์)
The former Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Agency appointed as Director of the National Intelligence Agency.
Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️
The Deputy Prime Minister who approved the appointment of Mr. Kitiphon Ruensamrit.
Yongyuth Chuenprasert(ยงยุทธ ชื้นประเสริฐ)
An official appointed as Legal Advisor to the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
Supamas Isarabhakdi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)ℹ️
The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office whose authority as Chair of the National Film and Video Board was canceled.
Ekniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)ℹ️
The Deputy Prime Minister mentioned in the amendment of Prime Minister's Office Order 96/2026.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)
The executive body that approved the appointments and transfers of various officials.
Ministry of Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed the adjustment of the Army Operations Center's rights consideration committee.
Army Operations Center(ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการกองทัพบก)
The entity whose rights consideration committee was updated to include the Commander of the 1st Army Area Operations Center.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและ นวัตกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed the appointment of Ms. Putthachat Wattanavimonkorn.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed the appointment of members to the National Park Committee and the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand.
National Park Committee(คณะกรรมการอุทยานแห่งชาติ)
The committee where Police Major General Suvichan Yanakittikul was appointed as a member.
Zoological Park Organization of Thailand(องค์การสวนสัตว์แห่งประเทศไทย)
The organization that received two additional committee members.
Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed appointments for senior executives and the director of IPST.
Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology(สถาบันส่งเสริมการสอนวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี)ℹ️
The organization directed by Associate Professor Teeradech Jearsuksakul.
Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed the appointment of the board for the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand(การนิคมอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organization whose board was reconstituted with 10 members including Mr. Trairat Wiriyasirikul.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The organization that proposed the transfer of Mr. Chatchai Bangchwad and the appointment of Mr. Kitiphon Ruensamrit.
National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The organization from which Mr. Chatchai Bangchwad was transferred.
National Intelligence Agency(สำนักข่าวกรองแห่งชาติ)
The agency headed by the newly appointed Director, Mr. Kitiphon Ruensamrit.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry that proposed the appointment of Mr. Yongyuth Chuenprasert and other high-level officials.
National Film and Video Board(คณะกรรมการภาพยนตร์และวีดิทัศน์แห่งชาติ)
The board whose chairmanship authority was shifted from Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi to the Minister of Culture.
Ministry of Culture(กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)ℹ️
The ministry whose Minister was assigned to act as Chair of the National Film and Video Board on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Law

State Administration Act 1991(พระราชบัญญัติระเบียบบริหารราชการแผ่นดิน พ.ศ. 2534)
The law cited as the authority for the Prime Minister's Office orders regarding delegation of power.
Royal Decree on Delegation of Authority 2007(พระราชกฤษฎีกาว่าด้วยการมอบอำนาจ พ.ศ. 2550)
The decree cited as the basis for delegating authority to ministers.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where the Cabinet meeting was held.