PM Divides Provinces Among Deputy PMs and Ministers for Regional Oversight
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Key Entities
Person
The head of the Thai government who signed the order assigning regional oversight responsibilities.
The Prime Minister who signed Prime Minister's Order No. 86/2026.
Phiphat('พิพัฒน์')
A Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee the EEC region.
Ekkanit('เอกนิติ')
A Minister assigned to oversee the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy.
Suchaphat('ศุภจี')
A Minister assigned to oversee Trade, Industry, and Tourism.
3 Deputy Ministers of Interior(3 รมช.มหาดไทย)
Deputy Ministers of Interior whose portfolio is overseen by the Prime Minister.
Suriya("สุริยะ")
A Minister assigned to oversee the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Yoschanan Wongsuwan(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
A Deputy Prime Minister assigned to oversee regional inspection zones in Northern Thailand and surrounding areas.
Government Spokesperson(โฆษกรัฐบาล)
The official representative who commented on the purpose and expected outcomes of the regional oversight assignments.
Law
Prime Minister's Order No. 86/2026(คำสั่งนายกรัฐมนตรี ที่ 86/2026)
The official directive issued by the Prime Minister to assign regional oversight duties.
Prime Minister's Office Order 83/2026(สำนักนายกฯ 83/2026)
An order from the Prime Minister's Office that divides 8 missions, with Prime Minister Anutin overseeing corruption and scammer suppression.
Place
Inspection Zone 5(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 5)
A designated region comprising the Gulf of Thailand's Southern provinces (Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Surat Thani, Songkhla), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 6(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 6)
A designated region comprising the Andaman Sea's Southern provinces (Krabi, Trang, Phang Nga, Phuket, Ranong, Satun), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 7(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 7)
A designated region comprising the Southern Border provinces (Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 10(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 10)
A designated region comprising the Upper Northeastern provinces 1 (Bueng Kan, Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 11(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 11)
A designated region comprising the Upper Northeastern provinces 2 (Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Sakon Nakhon), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 12(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 12)
A designated region comprising the Central Northeastern provinces (Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 8(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 8)
A designated region comprising Eastern provinces 1 (Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 15(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 15)
A designated region comprising Upper Northern provinces 1 (Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun), assigned for oversight by Deputy Prime Minister Yoschanan.
Inspection Zone 16(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 16)
A designated region comprising Upper Northern provinces 2 (Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Phrae), assigned for oversight by Deputy Prime Minister Yoschanan.
Inspection Zone 2(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 2)
A designated region comprising Central Metropolitan provinces (Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 9(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 9)
A designated region comprising Eastern provinces 2 (Chanthaburi, Trat, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 3(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 3)
A designated region comprising Lower Central provinces 1 (Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 4(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 4)
A designated region comprising Lower Central provinces 2 (Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 17(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 17)
A designated region comprising Lower Northern provinces 1 (Tak, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Sukhothai, Uttaradit), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 1(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 1)
A designated region comprising Upper Central provinces (Chai Nat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 18(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 18)
A designated region comprising Lower Northern provinces 2 (Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Uthai Thani), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 13(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 13)
A designated region comprising Lower Northeastern provinces 1 (Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin), assigned for oversight.
Inspection Zone 14(เขตตรวจราชการที่ 14)
A designated region comprising Lower Northeastern provinces 2 (Yasothon, Sisaket, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani), assigned for oversight.
Organization
Department of Administrative Affairs(กรมการปกครอง)
A department within the Ministry of Interior that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will oversee directly.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรฯ)
The ministry that Minister Suriya is assigned to oversee.