Suriya Denies Financial Influence in Agriculture Ministry Transfers

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit denies allegations by Captain Thamanat Prompow that official transfers in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives were based on financial interests.

•Minister Suriya Juirungkit clarified on July 21, 2026, that official transfers are transparent and based on merit.
•Captain Thamanat Prompow claimed via Facebook that transfers were driven by financial policies rather than work performance.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit stated that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives holds the power to propose transfers.
•Seven high-ranking officials are set to retire on September 30.

Overview

•Minister Suriya Juirungkit gave an interview at Government House on July 21, 2026.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit denied any bribery or selling of positions regarding the appointment of high-ranking officials.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit stated that transfers are based on honesty, work intention, dedication, and seniority.
•Captain Thamanat Prompow, leader of the Kla Tham Party, criticized the transfers via a Facebook post.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit noted there are 31 high-ranking administrative officials in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit has proposed the appointments to the Secretary-General of the Cabinet for Cabinet consideration.
•Minister Suriya Juirungkit stated that Captain Thamanat Prompow has the right to monitor the work of the minister as part of the opposition's role.
•The specific number of departments undergoing transfers will be revealed after the Cabinet meeting.

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Key Entities

Person

Suriya Juirungruangkit(สุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Thamanat Prompow(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️

Leader of the Kla Tham Party who criticized the Ministry of Agriculture's official transfers.

Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister during one of Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit's previous terms.

Prayut Chan-o-cha(ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister during one of Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit's previous terms.

Srettha Thavisin(เศรษฐา ทวีสิน)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister during one of Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit's previous terms.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra(แพทองธาร ชินวัตร)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister during one of Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit's previous terms.

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The government ministry overseeing official transfers discussed in the article.

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party led by Captain Thamanat Prompow.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that will consider the proposed official appointments.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Minister Suriya Juirungruangkit gave the interview.