Politics
Thai Cabinet Approves Reassignment of Industry Ministry Permanent Secretary
The Thai Cabinet has officially approved the transfer of Nattapol Rangsitpol from his role as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry to a position at the Prime Minister's Office.
On September 8, 2026, the Thai Cabinet reached a decision regarding the leadership of the Ministry of Industry. According to reports from Khaosod Online, Nattapol Rangsitpol has been removed from his position as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and reassigned to serve as an Advisor to the Prime Minister for permanent officials at the Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister.
Prior to the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Industry Varawut Silpa-archa confirmed that he had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister. Minister Varawut noted that the transition process requires a royal command and subsequent publication in the Royal Gazette before a new Permanent Secretary can be officially appointed. The Minister emphasized that this move is intended to ensure the comfort of all involved parties.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this administrative change reflects internal shifts within the government bureaucracy. While such reassignments are standard procedures in the Thai civil service, they can occasionally influence the pace of regulatory processes or policy implementation within the industrial sector. At this stage, the public is awaiting the formal royal command and the official announcement in the Royal Gazette to confirm the timeline for the appointment of a successor to the Permanent Secretary position.