MRTA Governor Kajpajon Udomthampakdee Resigns
The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand has submitted his resignation, which has been approved by the board and will take effect on November 30, 2026.
According to a report from Prachachat Business, Kajpajon Udomthampakdee has officially resigned from his position as the Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). The MRTA board, chaired by Piyapong, met on November 10, 2026, and formally approved the resignation request. His departure is scheduled to become effective on November 30, 2026.
For residents and commuters in Bangkok, the MRTA is the primary agency responsible for the development and oversight of the city's expanding electric train network. Changes in top-level leadership at such a critical infrastructure agency can sometimes lead to shifts in project timelines or administrative priorities regarding public transit expansion.
At this stage, the specific reasons behind the resignation have not been publicly disclosed by the board or the outgoing governor. Furthermore, the authority has not yet announced an interim successor or the timeline for appointing a permanent replacement to lead the organization. Stakeholders and the public are currently awaiting further information regarding the transition process and any potential impact on ongoing mass transit projects across the capital.
