Poonpong Naiyanapakorn appointed as Permanent Secretary of Commerce

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

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The Cabinet appointed Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Poonpong Naiyanapakorn as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce on August 5.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn replaces Wuttikrai Leewiraphan, who will retire on September 30, 2026.
•The appointment is effective from the date of the royal appointment onwards.
•Supajee Suthamphan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, announced the decision.

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, Supajee Suthamphan announced that the Cabinet approved the appointment of Poonpong Naiyanapakorn as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn currently serves as the Director-General of the Department of Business Development.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn is appointed to replace Wuttikrai Leewiraphan, who will retire from the civil service on September 30, 2026.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn previously held roles including Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Inspector General of the Ministry of Commerce, and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Business Development.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn worked at provincial commerce offices in Chonburi, Pathum Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Samut Sakhon for over 18 years.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn pushed the Thai Chuay Thai project to reduce the price of essential consumer goods to lower the cost of living for citizens.
•Poonpong Naiyanapakorn implemented systems to prevent and suppress the registration of nominee legal entities.
•The Ministry of Commerce believes the appointment of Poonpong Naiyanapakorn will ensure administrative continuity and materialize ministry missions for the benefit of citizens, businesses, and the national economy.

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Key Entities

Person

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn(พูนพงษ์ นัยนาภากรณ์)

The Director-General of the Department of Business Development appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

Wuttikrai Leewiraphan(วุฒิไกร ลีวีระพันธุ์)

The current Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce who will retire on September 30, 2026.

Supajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The governing body that approved the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn was appointed as Permanent Secretary.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The department where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn served as Director-General.

Trade Policy and Strategy Office(สำนักนโยบายและยุทธศาสตร์การค้า)

The office where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn previously served as Director.

Place

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

A province where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn worked at the provincial commerce office.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

A province where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn worked at the provincial commerce office.

Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️

A province where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn worked at the provincial commerce office.

Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️

A province where Poonpong Naiyanapakorn worked at the provincial commerce office.

Policy

Thai Chuay Thai(ไทยช่วยไทย)

A project pushed by Poonpong Naiyanapakorn to reduce the price of essential goods for citizens.