Prime Minister Anutin Chairs NSC Meeting to Appoint New Secretary-General

On August 28, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at 10:00 AM. According to a report by Prachachat Business, the primary agenda item for the session was the selection of a new Secretary-General for the council.

During the proceedings, the committee moved to consider the appointment of General Chaiyapruek Duangpraphat, often referred to in local media as 'Big Poo Duang,' to lead the agency. The NSC plays a critical role in shaping Thailand's national security policies, and the appointment of its top administrator is a significant administrative development.

For residents and travelers, this appointment is primarily an internal government matter. While changes in high-level security leadership do not typically impact daily life, tourism, or local business operations, the NSC remains the central body for coordinating national security strategies.

As of now, the appointment is in the deliberation phase. While the meeting was held to finalize the decision, official confirmation regarding the formal endorsement and the subsequent royal command for the appointment remains to be announced. Observers are awaiting further updates from the government to confirm if General Chaiyapruek Duangpraphat has been officially installed in the position.