General Prayut Chan-o-cha Appointed Chair of Queen Sirikit Park Foundation

According to a report by Thai Post on August 22, 2026, the Royal Gazette has officially published a royal command regarding the appointment of a new board for the Queen Sirikit Park Foundation. His Majesty the King has issued a royal decree appointing General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, to serve as the chairman of the foundation’s new committee.

For residents and visitors, this appointment signifies a change in the leadership of one of Bangkok’s prominent public green spaces. The Queen Sirikit Park, located in the Chatuchak district, is a significant botanical garden and recreational area frequently visited by the public. Changes in the foundation's leadership often influence the management, maintenance, and future development policies of the park.

While the official announcement confirms the appointment of General Prayut as the new chair, specific details regarding the strategic direction of the foundation under his leadership have not yet been disclosed. Observers are now waiting for further announcements from the foundation regarding its upcoming projects or any potential shifts in park operations. As this is a formal administrative change within a royal-affiliated foundation, it does not directly impact immigration or travel regulations, but it remains a notable development in the governance of public cultural and environmental institutions in Thailand.