Suphajee on Ministry of Commerce Restructuring and New Appointments

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthamphan introduced the prospective Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce to the media.

•On September 15, 2026, Suphajee Suthamphan introduced Poonpong Nainapagon as the prospective Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.
•The Cabinet approved the appointment of Poonpong Nainapagon on August 5.
•Suphajee Suthamphan defended the rotation of high-level officials and the role of Ministry inspectors.
•Suphajee Suthamphan denied allegations of preferring to work with men over women.

Overview

•On September 15, 2026, Suphajee Suthamphan and Wuttikrai Leewiraphan met with media representatives at the Government House.
•Suphajee Suthamphan introduced Poonpong Nainapagon, Director General of the Department of Business Development and prospective Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, to the press.
•The appointment of Poonpong Nainapagon followed a Cabinet resolution on August 5.
•Suphajee Suthamphan clarified that a Facebook post regarding executive transfers was intended to explain the principles and reasons to officials and supporters.
•Suphajee Suthamphan stated that Ministry inspectors are necessary to provide feedback on whether policies are effectively implemented by officials.
•Suphajee Suthamphan denied claims of gender discrimination in her working preferences, noting she has worked with many capable women in the Ministry of Commerce.
•Suphajee Suthamphan addressed criticisms from former Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Commerce by stating the current global trade crisis requires a different approach than in the past.
•Suphajee Suthamphan stated that the decision to appoint a Deputy Minister of Commerce depends on the Prime Minister's discretion.

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Key Entities

Person

Suphajee Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.

Poonpong Nainapagon(พูนพงษ์ นัยนาภากรณ์)

Director General of the Department of Business Development and prospective Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

Wuttikrai Leewiraphan(วุฒิไกร ลีวีระพันธุ์)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing trade and commerce.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The executive body that approved the appointment of the prospective Permanent Secretary.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The department headed by Poonpong Nainapagon.

Department of International Trade Negotiations(กรมเจรจาการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)

An organization within the Ministry of Commerce mentioned by Suphajee Suthamphan.

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

An organization within the Ministry of Commerce mentioned by Suphajee Suthamphan.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Suphajee Suthamphan met with the media.