Department of National Parks Announces Major Reshuffle of 95 Officials
The Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has signed an order reassigning 95 officials, including heads of several prominent national parks.
According to a report by Matichon Online on October 11, 2026, the Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has officially signed a large-scale transfer order affecting 95 positions within the agency. This administrative reshuffle includes the reassignment of several high-profile national park chiefs.
Key locations affected by this change in leadership include Sirinat National Park, Namtok Phlio National Park, Than Sadet National Park, Khlong Kaeo National Park, Phu Pha Man National Park, and Phu Soi Dao National Park. These parks are popular destinations for both domestic and international visitors, known for their diverse ecosystems and recreational facilities.
For residents and travelers, this administrative change is primarily an internal departmental matter. While such reshuffles are common in the Thai civil service to manage personnel and operational oversight, they do not typically result in immediate changes to park access, entry fees, or visitor regulations. However, visitors planning trips to these specific parks may notice new leadership overseeing park operations in the coming weeks.
At this stage, the specific reasons for these individual reassignments have not been publicly detailed by the department. It remains to be confirmed how these leadership changes might influence long-term management policies or specific conservation projects within these protected areas.
