Mukdahan Governor Resigns Following Reassignment

On November 10, 2026, Mukdahan Governor Worayan Boonnarat officially submitted his resignation from government service. This decision follows a recent Cabinet resolution to transfer him from his provincial leadership role to the position of Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, with Pratchaya Unphetwarakon appointed as his successor. In his resignation letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Worayan cited a lack of merit-based consideration for his 34 years of service as the primary reason for his departure. He stated his intention to pursue a different career path, with his resignation effective from November 18, 2026. He has committed to completing his remaining duties and ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities before his departure. For residents and visitors in Mukdahan, this administrative change marks a transition in provincial leadership. While the governor's resignation is a significant political development within the local government, it is not expected to disrupt daily public services or tourism activities in the province. Further details regarding the official handover process and the specific timeline for the new governor's arrival remain to be confirmed by the Ministry of Interior.