Suphajee introduces Punpong as new Commerce Permanent Secretary

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthamphan introduced Punpong Naiynapakorn as the new Permanent Secretary of Commerce to the media.

•On September 15, 2026, Suphajee Suthamphan introduced Punpong Naiynapakorn to government house media.
•Suphajee Suthamphan clarified that posts regarding C10 official transfers were intended to create correct understanding of principles and reasons.
•Suphajee Suthamphan defended the importance of the Ministry of Commerce Inspector position as a C10 executive role.
•Wuttikrai Leewiraphan, the current Permanent Secretary of Commerce, is approaching retirement.

Overview

•On September 15, 2026, Suphajee Suthamphan and Wuttikrai Leewiraphan introduced Punpong Naiynapakorn to media representatives at the Government House.
•Punpong Naiynapakorn, currently Director-General of the Department of Business Development, is the incoming Permanent Secretary of Commerce.
•Suphajee Suthamphan stated that posts about C10 official transfers were meant to provide correct understanding and not to seek moral support.
•Suphajee Suthamphan urged society not to undervalue the Ministry of Commerce Inspector position because it is a C10 executive role critical for monitoring government policy implementation.
•Suphajee Suthamphan disregarded criticism from former ministers and former Permanent Secretaries of Commerce, focusing instead on future economic challenges.
•Suphajee Suthamphan denied reports of preferring to work with men over women, asserting that capability is the measure regardless of gender.
•Wuttikrai Leewiraphan is nearing retirement and is currently considering potential political roles or advisor positions.

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Key Entities

Person

Suphajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Punpong Naiynapakorn(พูนพงษ์ นัยนาภากรณ์)

Director-General of the Department of Business Development and the incoming Permanent Secretary of Commerce.

Wuttikrai Leewiraphan(วุฒิไกร ลีวีระพันธุ์)

The current Permanent Secretary of Commerce who is approaching retirement.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government ministry overseen by Suphajee Suthamphan.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The government department where Punpong Naiynapakorn serves as Director-General.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Punpong Naiynapakorn was introduced to the media.