Politics
Thai Cabinet Approves Major Reshuffle of Finance Ministry Officials
The Thai Cabinet has officially approved the reassignment of eight senior officials within the Ministry of Finance, including new leadership for the Revenue and Treasury Departments.
On September 22, 2026, the Thai Cabinet finalized a significant reshuffle involving eight high-ranking positions within the Ministry of Finance. According to reports from Prachachat Business, Salakjit Pongsirichan has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Revenue Department. Additionally, Teeralak Saengsanit will take over as the Director-General of the Treasury Department, while Thibadee Wattanakul has been moved to lead the Public Debt Management Office.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, these administrative changes are significant as they involve the leadership of departments that directly oversee national tax collection, state property management, and public debt strategy. Changes in the Revenue Department, in particular, often signal shifts in tax administration policies or enforcement priorities that could impact businesses and individual taxpayers.
While the Cabinet has approved these appointments, the official royal endorsement and the specific effective dates for each official to assume their new duties remain to be confirmed. These leadership transitions are part of a broader organizational adjustment within the Ministry of Finance aimed at aligning departmental management with current government objectives. Further details regarding the remaining five appointments and the transition timeline are expected to be released through official government channels in the coming days.
