Bangkok Governor Announces Administrative Reshuffles Amid Corruption Allegations
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has signed orders to reassign senior officials within the city administration, while junior staff report ongoing corruption concerns.
On November 5, 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt officially announced the reassignment of several senior officials within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). According to the orders, Kamonrat Jongthanakorn has been moved to lead the Luang Por Taweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, while Thanat Potpisuthipong has been appointed to head the Office of Drug Prevention and Treatment. Additional appointments for senior administrative roles were also confirmed.
This administrative update coincides with reports from junior BMA staff regarding alleged corruption within the organization. Employees have utilized the Traffy Fondue platform to voice grievances, specifically highlighting the persistence of the 'Agong system'—a practice where individuals reportedly offer bribes or favors in exchange for career advancement and promotions.
For residents and expatriates, these developments highlight ongoing internal governance challenges within the city's public health and administrative sectors. While the Governor is actively managing personnel, the claims of systemic corruption suggest potential instability or inefficiency in service delivery. It remains to be confirmed how the BMA leadership will address these specific allegations of bribery and whether further investigations will be launched to reform the promotion process. Residents are advised to monitor official BMA announcements for updates on how these changes might impact public service operations.
