Thai Cabinet Appoints New Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education

On August 25, 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved a series of high-level administrative appointments within the Ministry of Education. According to Prachachat Business, Lalida Peritwiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that Prawit Erawan has been selected to serve as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education.

This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle involving three executive positions within the ministry. For residents and expatriates in Thailand, changes in the leadership of the Ministry of Education often signal shifts in national educational policy, curriculum standards, or administrative procedures that may eventually impact international schools and local educational institutions.

While the Cabinet has granted its approval for this specific appointment, further details regarding the official commencement date of the new Permanent Secretary’s term and the specific mandates assigned to his office have not yet been fully disclosed. Observers are now waiting for the formal royal endorsement process, which typically follows such Cabinet resolutions, to finalize the transition. As this is an internal administrative change, it is unlikely to have an immediate impact on the daily lives of tourists or short-term visitors, though it remains a significant development for those involved in the Thai education sector.