Cabinet approves appointments of senior officials across 4 ministries, sets up 'GTTN' to drive government policies

Today (20 Oct 2026) at 2:00 PM at Government House, Ms. Lalida Perdwivatana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the Cabinet meeting approved the following appointments:

Appointment of the Committee for Monitoring Government Policies and Prime Minister's Orders The Cabinet acknowledged the appointment of the Committee for Monitoring Government Policies and Prime Minister's Orders (GTTN) as proposed by the Secretariat of the Prime Minister (PMO Secretariat).

Key Details

The PMO Secretariat reported that the Prime Minister signed Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 330/2569 on the appointment of the Committee for Monitoring Government Policies and Prime Minister's Orders, issued on September 4, 2026. The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office (Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi) was assigned as Chairman. The composition, duties, and powers are as follows:

1.1 Composition (1) Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office assigned by the Prime Minister — Chairman (2) Secretary-General to the Prime Minister — Member (3) Government Spokesperson — Member (4) Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister's Office — Member (5) Secretary-General to the Cabinet — Member (6) Director of the Bureau of the Budget — Member (7) Secretary-General of the Office of the Council of State — Member (8) Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council — Member (9) Secretary-General of the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission — Member (10) Advisor to the Prime Minister for Civil Servants, Secretariat of the Prime Minister — Member (11) Director-General of the Public Relations Department — Member (12) Assigned Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Administration — Member and Joint Secretary (13) Assigned Deputy Secretary-General to the Cabinet — Member and Joint Secretary (14) Assigned Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council — Member and Joint Secretary (15) Director of the Policy and Strategy Coordination Division, Secretariat of the Prime Minister — Member and Joint Assistant Secretary (16) Assigned Division Director, Secretariat of the Cabinet — Member and Joint Assistant Secretary (17) Assigned Division Director, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council — Member and Joint Assistant Secretary

1.2 Duties and Powers (1) Monitor, expedite, and drive government policies and the Prime Minister's orders into practice to ensure their successful implementation in accordance with the government's intentions. (2) Track operational progress based on government policies and the Prime Minister's orders, and report results to the Cabinet quarterly for acknowledgment. (3) Compile and prepare the annual government operational progress report for relevant government agencies to disseminate and raise public awareness. (4) Coordinate cooperation with relevant government agencies and entities, or invite individuals concerned to provide information, documents, and evidence for the benefit of the committee's work. (5) Appoint subcommittees or working groups to assist operations as necessary. (6) Perform other duties as assigned by the Prime Minister or the Cabinet.

1.3 The PMO Secretariat shall act as the central agency to coordinate and collect progress data on government policy implementation and Prime Minister's orders from coordinators in each relevant government agency, and present the performance reports to the committee.

1.4 The PMO Secretariat shall facilitate the operations of the committee, subcommittees, and working groups appointed under this order.

1.5 Disbursement of meeting allowances and administrative expenses necessary for the committee, subcommittees, and working groups appointed under this order shall comply with the Royal Decree on Meeting Allowances for Committee Members B.E. 2547 (2004) and its amendments, or official regulations as applicable, disbursed from the PMO Secretariat's budget.

Approval of Tenure Extension for the Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (1st Extension) The Cabinet approved the proposal from the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) for Mr. Bhumivisat Kasemsook to continue serving as Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (Senior Executive) for another 1-year term (1st extension), effective from October 22, 2026, to October 21, 2027.

Appointment of Ordinary Civil Servants to Senior Executive Positions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) The Cabinet approved the proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to appoint 5 ordinary civil servants under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Senior Executive positions to fill vacancies and rotate positions as follows:

Mr. Fabio Chinda, Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, to be Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Manila, Republic of the Philippines.

Mrs. Supanwasa Chotikajan Tang, Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, to be Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, Republic of Austria.

Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Office of the Permanent Secretary, to be Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Bern, Swiss Confederation.

Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, Commonwealth of Australia, to be Deputy Permanent Secretary, Office of the Permanent Secretary.

Ms. Rujikorn Saengchantr, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, to be Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, Commonwealth of Australia.

Effective from the date of Royal Command appointment onwards. The ambassadorial appointments to the 4 foreign posts (Items 1–3 and Item 5) have received agreement from the host countries and endorsement from Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

Appointment of Civil Servant to Senior Executive Position in the Ministry of Tourism and Sports The Cabinet approved the proposal by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to appoint 1 ordinary civil servant, Ms. Woratheera Suwannasorn, Deputy Director-General (Primary Executive), Department of Tourism, to Deputy Permanent Secretary (Senior Executive), Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

Effective from the date of Royal Command appointment onwards.

Appointment of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Committee (Ministry of Transport) The Cabinet approved the proposal by the Minister of Transport to appoint the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and members of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Committee, totaling 9 individuals as follows:

Flight Lieutenant Peerasak Nopanan Chai — Chairman (Full-time)

Air Chief Marshal Ananchai Thongcharoen — Vice Chairman (Full-time)

Mr. Theerawut Sungseamek — Member (Full-time)

Flight Lieutenant Weerasak Wirunpetch — Member

Mr. Wittawat Bhakdeesantisakul — Member

Air Vice Marshal Chailert Saweksuriyawong — Member

Squadron Leader Ronnakorn Chalermsaenyakorn — Member

Captain Kasidi Klinsrisuk, RTN — Member

Mr. Poonsak Chutapa — Member

Effective from the date the Minister of Transport signs the appointment order onwards, endorsed by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Appointment of Ordinary Civil Servants to Senior Executive Positions (Ministry of Education) To fill vacancies and rotate positions, 3 individuals were appointed to Senior Executive positions as follows:

Mr. Pichet Wantong, Inspector-General, Office of the Permanent Secretary, to be Secretary-General of the Office of the Teacher Civil Service and Educational Personnel Commission (OTEPC), Office of the Permanent Secretary (replacing Mr. Thanu Khwandech).

Mr. Suphachai Junpum, Deputy Secretary-General of the Education Council, Office of the Education Council, to be Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) (replacing Mr. Wisanu Thapsombut).

Mr. Wisanu Thapsombut, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), to be Deputy Secretary-General of the Education Council, Office of the Education Council (replacing Mr. Suphachai Junpum).

Effective from the date of Royal Command appointment onwards.

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