Politics
Thai Ministry of Commerce Announces Major Executive Reshuffle
The Thai Cabinet has approved the appointment of nine senior officials within the Ministry of Commerce to fill vacancies and rotate leadership roles.
On September 8, 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved a proposal by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Supachai Suthampun to appoint nine senior civil servants to high-level positions within the Ministry of Commerce. This reshuffle aims to fill existing vacancies and rotate leadership across various departments.
Key appointments include Mr. Wittayakorn Maneenetr, formerly the Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, who has been promoted to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce. Additionally, Mr. Kittiwat Patchimanon, previously an Inspector-General, has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Department of Business Development. Mr. Warawut Somwangprasert, also formerly an Inspector-General, has been appointed as the Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion.
For residents and expatriates, these changes are primarily administrative and are not expected to cause immediate disruptions to public services or business registration processes. However, as these departments oversee trade regulations, consumer protection, and business licensing, stakeholders should monitor how the new leadership approaches policy implementation in the coming months. While the Cabinet has confirmed these nine appointments, further details regarding the specific transition timelines for all affected roles remain to be finalized. Source: Khaosod Online Thailand.