Mukdahan Governor Resigns Following Internal Conflict and Reassignment

On November 11, 2026, reports from Khaosod Online revealed that Mukdahan Governor Worayan Bunrat has formally requested to resign from his government position, effective November 18, 2026. This decision follows a Cabinet resolution to transfer him from his role as provincial governor to the position of Inspector General at the Office of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Interior. In his resignation letter, Mr. Worayan, who has served for 34 years, expressed that he felt his performance was not evaluated based on merit by his superiors. He stated his intention to pursue a different career path while confirming he will continue his duties and ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities until his resignation takes effect. According to media reports, the reassignment stems from an internal conflict between two high-ranking officials in Mukdahan regarding the performance evaluation of a policy and planning analyst. One official sought to suspend the employee, while the other argued the evaluation process was flawed, leading to heated disputes within provincial communication channels. For residents and visitors, this administrative shift highlights internal governance tensions within the provincial leadership. It remains to be confirmed how this leadership change will impact local administrative operations and whether further investigations into the reported internal conflicts will be conducted by the Ministry of Interior.