Royal Command Bestows 'Major General' Rank on Three Deputy Interior Ministers

According to a report by Thai Post on August 5, 2026, a royal command has been issued to grant the rank of 'Major General' (Nai Kong Ek) to three Deputy Ministers of the Interior. This promotion serves as a special case, upgrading their previous status from 'Acting Major General' to the full rank within the Volunteer Defense Corps (VDC).

For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this development highlights the formal integration of high-ranking political officials into the structure of the Volunteer Defense Corps, a paramilitary organization under the Ministry of the Interior tasked with supporting local administration and security. While this change is primarily administrative and ceremonial in nature, it underscores the ongoing alignment between the Ministry’s political leadership and its auxiliary security forces.

At this time, the specific implications for the daily operations of the Ministry or the individual responsibilities of the three ministers remain to be confirmed. The announcement serves as a formal recognition of their roles within the VDC hierarchy. As this is an internal government matter, it is unlikely to impact the daily lives or travel plans of visitors to the country. Further details regarding the specific duties associated with this rank for the ministers have not been disclosed.