Piyapong Jivattanakulpaisarn Appointed as Youngest Permanent Secretary of Transport

On August 11, 2026, the Thai Cabinet officially approved the appointment of Piyapong Jivattanakulpaisarn to the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport. According to reports from Thai Post, this appointment is notable as it makes Piyapong the youngest individual to ever hold this high-ranking administrative office in the history of the ministry.

Previously serving as the Director-General of the Department of Highways, Piyapong’s transition to this new role places him at the helm of Thailand’s transport infrastructure policy. For residents and travelers, this leadership change is significant as the Ministry of Transport oversees critical national projects, including major highway developments, public transit expansions, and aviation regulations that directly impact daily mobility and logistics across the country.

While the Cabinet has granted its approval, the formal transition process and the specific policy priorities that Piyapong will emphasize in his new capacity remain to be confirmed. Observers will be watching to see how his tenure influences ongoing infrastructure projects and whether his appointment signals a shift in the ministry's approach to transport management. As this is an administrative appointment, it does not immediately alter current travel regulations or legal requirements for visitors.