New Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Transport Appointed

Following a recent Cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the nomination of Piyapong Jiwatkulpaisarn, the current Director-General of the Department of Highways, as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport.

According to Thai Post, Minister Phiphat clarified that the selection process focused on professional qualifications and the candidate's long-term career trajectory, noting that the appointee has ten years of service remaining. The Minister explicitly denied that the appointment was influenced by political quotas or connections to influential political factions, often referred to as 'big houses' in Thai political discourse.

For residents and travelers, the Ministry of Transport oversees critical infrastructure, including road networks, public transit projects, and aviation standards. While this administrative change is an internal government matter, the leadership of the Permanent Secretary is vital for the continuity of major infrastructure projects and the implementation of transport policies that affect daily commuting and logistics across the country.

As of now, the formal confirmation process and the official commencement date for the new Permanent Secretary remain to be finalized. Observers will be watching to see how this leadership transition impacts the ongoing development of Thailand’s transportation network.