Politics
Phuket Governor Appoints New Administrative Advisor
Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerd-som has officially appointed Dr. Wasinroj Thanakerkkiat as his new administrative advisor to enhance provincial governance.
On September 21, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that the Governor of Phuket, Chotinarin Kerd-som, issued an official provincial announcement regarding the appointment of Dr. Wasinroj Thanakerkkiat as an administrative advisor.
Governor Chotinarin, who assumed his role on June 26, 2026, following a royal command, stated that this appointment is intended to ensure that provincial administration operates with greater efficiency, order, and strict adherence to government regulations. The decision was made under the authority granted by the State Administration Act of 1991.
For residents and expatriates in Phuket, this administrative change signals a focus on streamlining local governance. While the appointment is primarily an internal bureaucratic adjustment, it reflects the current administration's efforts to stabilize and improve the management of provincial affairs.
At this time, specific details regarding the new advisor's immediate policy priorities or upcoming projects remain to be confirmed. Residents should monitor official provincial announcements for further updates on how this administrative shift might influence local public services or regional development initiatives.
