Cabinet Approves Appointments of Political Officials and High-Level Executives

Today (April 21, 2026), at 1:30 PM at Government House, Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the Cabinet has approved the appointment of political officials and civil servants to high-level executive positions as proposed by relevant agencies:

1. Political Appointments:

Prime Minister's Office:

1.Mr. Saroj Samart, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister (Political Affairs) for Deputy PM Pipat Ratchakitprakarn.

2.Acting Second Lieutenant Sarun Samanphan, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister (Political Affairs) for Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

3.Mr. Suksit Srijomkhwan, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister (Political Affairs) for Deputy PM Yotkhanan Wongswasdi.

Ministry of Commerce:

4. Ms. Banjongjit Angsusin, Advisor to the Minister.

5. Mr. Worawut Poskanon, Secretary to the Minister.

Ministry of Transport:

6. Mr. Rachapong Chukaew, Secretary to the Minister.

Ministry of Industry:

7. Mr. Nopadol Matrisri, Advisor to the Minister.

8. Mr. Thanesapol Thanabunyawat, Secretary to the Minister.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation:

9. Ms. Sriyada Palimapan, Advisor to the Minister.

10. Mr. Chatrin Chanhom, Secretary to the Minister.

Ministry of Interior:

11. Mr. Sakda Wichiansilp, Advisor to the Minister.

12. Mr. Chaiyawat Junthirapong, Secretary to the Minister.

2. High-Level Civil Service Appointments:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

1.Mr. Bancha Yuenyongjongcharoen, Ambassador to Maputo, Mozambique.

2.Mr. Cheewin Na Thalang, Ambassador to Madrid, Spain.

3.Mr. Phuechphop Mongkolnavin, Ambassador to Bucharest, Romania.

4.Ms. Eka-orn Khunacharoen, Ambassador to Lima, Peru.

5.Ms. Somrudee Phuphoranek, Director-General, Department of European Affairs.

6.Ms. Jaitai Upakarnnitikaset, Director-General, Department of Information.

7.Ms. Prangtip Chansomsak, Ambassador attached to the Ministry.

Prime Minister's Office:

8. Mr. Nopadol Pheriruek, Secretary-General of the Council of State.

These appointments are effective from April 21, 2026.