Chatchai moves to PM's Office; Gen. Chaipruek eyed for NSC Secretary

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved the transfer of Chatchai Bangchuad to Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office and considered General Chaipruek Duangprapat as the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council.

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Chatchai Bangchuad as Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office on August 25, 2026.
•Chatchai Bangchuad will replace Yupa Thaweewattanakitboworn, who retires on September 30.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat has been approached by the Prime Minister to serve as the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
•The appointment of General Chaipruek Duangprapat requires approval from the National Security Council before being proposed to the Cabinet.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, the Cabinet considered and approved several important official appointments and transfers.
•The Cabinet approved the transfer of Chatchai Bangchuad from Secretary-General of the National Security Council to Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.
•Chatchai Bangchuad has one year of government service remaining before retirement.
•Chatchai Bangchuad replaces Yupa Thaweewattanakitboworn, who is scheduled to retire on September 30.
•Chatchai Bangchuad did not attend the Cabinet meeting on August 25, 2026, having submitted a leave request, although Chatchai Bangchuad had met with the Prime Minister earlier that morning at Thai Khu Fa Building.
•The Prime Minister has approached General Chaipruek Duangprapat, the Army Chief of Staff, to take over as Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
•General Pana Klaewplotthuk, the Army Commander-in-Chief, facilitated the communication regarding the appointment of General Chaipruek Duangprapat.
•The National Security Council will meet to consider the appointment of the new Secretary-General before the resolution is submitted to the Cabinet for final approval.

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Key Entities

Person

Chatchai Bangchuad(ฉัตรชัย บางชวด)

The former Secretary-General of the National Security Council appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

Chaipruek Duangprapat(ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

The Army Chief of Staff who has been approached to become the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council.

Yupa Thaweewattanakitboworn(ยุพา ทวีวัฒนะกิจบวร)

The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office who retires on September 30.

Pana Klaewplotthuk(พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

The Army Commander-in-Chief who facilitated communication regarding the appointment of General Chaipruek Duangprapat.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approves official appointments and transfers.

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The national security agency requiring a new Secretary-General.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The government office where Chatchai Bangchuad was appointed as Permanent Secretary.

Place

Thai Khu Fa Building(ตึกไทยคู่ฟ้า)ℹ️

A building at the Government House where Chatchai Bangchuad met with the Prime Minister.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location of the Thai Khu Fa Building.