Politics
Thai Cabinet Appoints New Rubber Authority Board Members
The Thai Cabinet has approved the appointment of eight new members to the Rubber Authority of Thailand board, including a new chairman.
On August 5, 2026, the Thai Cabinet officially approved the appointment of eight new members to the board of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT). According to reports from Matichon Online, a notable inclusion in this leadership shuffle is Benjapol Nakprasert, the former director of the Zoological Park Organization, who has been appointed as the new chairman of the board.
For residents and those involved in Thailand’s agricultural sector, this change in leadership is significant as the Rubber Authority plays a central role in regulating the country’s rubber industry, which is a vital component of the national economy. Changes at the board level often signal shifts in policy direction regarding price stabilization, export strategies, and support for rubber farmers across the country.
While the appointment of the new board members and the chairman has been confirmed by the Cabinet, specific details regarding the immediate policy agenda or potential changes to existing rubber subsidy programs remain to be clarified. Stakeholders are currently awaiting further announcements from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives regarding the official commencement date for the new board members and their specific strategic priorities for the upcoming term.