Former Lamphun Governor on transfer to Ministry of Interior

Matichon•Politics•56m ago

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Piyapong Chuwong, the 47th Governor of Lamphun, discusses his transfer to the position of Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior.

•Piyapong Chuwong has been appointed as an Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior by a Cabinet resolution.
•Piyapong Chuwong served as the 47th Governor of Lamphun starting December 7, 2025.
•The announcement was made via a radio program on the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, Lamphun station on November 13.

•Piyapong Chuwong stated that the transfer is a normal way of life for civil servants and was considered appropriate by supervisors.
•Piyapong Chuwong previously implemented water and environmental management, including dredging weeds in the Pa Sang district area with NACC observation for transparency.
•Piyapong Chuwong pushed for a biogas project to convert wet waste into energy at the provincial hall and in the private sector.
•Piyapong Chuwong promoted the establishment of the Lamphun Hotel and Accommodation Association to improve visitor services.
•Piyapong Chuwong integrated the "Walkable City" concept into the provincial development strategy for infrastructure and sidewalk improvement.
•Piyapong Chuwong expressed concern over accident risk points at Muang Nga intersection, Tha Chak, and the crossing in front of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai.
•Piyapong Chuwong urged all sectors to preserve the community participation process of the Kom Saen Duang tradition to prevent it from becoming an industrial product.

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Piyapong Chuwong(ปิยพงศ์ ชูวงศ์)

The 47th Governor of Lamphun who was appointed as an Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry to which Piyapong Chuwong was transferred as an Inspector General.

Lamphun Provincial Public Relations Office(สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดลำพูน)

The agency that posted information regarding Piyapong Chuwong's statements on November 13.

National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, Lamphun(สถานีวิทยุกระจายเสียงแห่งประเทศไทย จังหวัดลำพูน)

The radio station (FM 95.00 MHz) that aired the program featuring Piyapong Chuwong.

NACC(สำนักงาน ป.ป.ช.)

The organization that joined as an observer in dredging projects in Pa Sang district for transparency.

Lamphun Hotel and Accommodation Association(สมาคมโรงแรมและที่พักจังหวัดลำพูน)

An association promoted by Piyapong Chuwong to create networking and elevate visitor services.

Lamphun Province(จังหวัดลำพูน)ℹ️

The province where Piyapong Chuwong served as Governor.

Pa Sang District(อำเภอป่าซาง)ℹ️

The location where the pilot project for dredging weeds and water obstacles was implemented.

Kuang River(แม่น้ำกวง)

The river where Piyapong Chuwong accelerated the resolution of wastewater problems.

Muang Nga Intersection(แยกเหมืองง่า)

A location identified by Piyapong Chuwong as a high-risk accident point.

Tha Chak(ท่าจักร)

A location identified by Piyapong Chuwong as a high-risk accident point.

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai(วัดพระธาตุหริภุญชัย)ℹ️

The temple whose front crossing was identified as a high-risk accident point.