Thai Cabinet Approves Major Leadership Reshuffle at Transport Ministry
The Thai Cabinet has approved several high-level appointments across key transport agencies, including the Department of Highways and the Department of Airports.
On November 10, 2026, the Thai Cabinet officially approved a series of high-level personnel changes within the Ministry of Transport, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. According to Khaosod Online, these appointments aim to restructure leadership across several critical infrastructure departments. Key changes include the appointment of Chayut Lohakit, formerly Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways (DOH), as the new Director-General of the DOH. Additionally, Kiatchai Chaireungyot, previously an Inspector-General at the Ministry of Transport, has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Department of Airports (DOA), replacing Danai Ruangsorn, who will transition to the role of Inspector-General at the Ministry of Transport. Furthermore, the Cabinet acknowledged the selection of Jirapong Theppitak, currently a Deputy Permanent Secretary for Transport, as the new Director of the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT). Jesada Winson, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, was also appointed as an Inspector-General at the Ministry of Transport. For residents and travelers, these leadership shifts are administrative in nature and are not expected to cause immediate disruptions to transport services or infrastructure projects. Further details regarding the official commencement dates for these new roles remain to be confirmed by the Ministry.
