The Attorney General's Office has transferred and appointed 657 prosecutors, with many prominent prosecutors advancing positions. Surachet rises to head Special Cases, Theerawat moves to Criminal Cases, Somkid oversees Region 1 near the capital, and Prayut and Watcharin continue managing key strategic roles.
On 22 Jul 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that the Attorney General's Committee meeting took place at the committee meeting room of the Attorney General's Office, located in the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road.
Wutipong Viboonwong, chairman of the Attorney General's Committee, chaired the meeting to consider the 9/2569 round of prosecutor appointments and transfers, covering 7 deputy attorneys general, 9 legal inspectors, 55 directors-general, 85 deputy directors-general, 130 special prosecutors, 69 special expert prosecutors, 83 expert prosecutors (Grade 5), 90 prosecutors Grade 4 (provincial prosecutors at the Attorney General's Office), and 92 prosecutors Grade 3 (deputy provincial prosecutors).
The transfers included 34 existing senior prosecutors moving posts and 83 new appointments to senior prosecutor positions.
This appointment round features a roster of notable prosecutors and key positions of interest as follows.
Notable prosecutors who remain in their current positions include the following.
Regarding notable prosecutors who became senior prosecutors.
Reporters noted that the most closely watched position, with dozens applying for appointment, remains the Director-General of Special Cases, with the Attorney General's Committee approving Surachet Ngamwong to lead this office.
This office handles major cases with high capital value, affecting many victims, and is considered a key agency.
In the past, the Special Cases Office faced challenges prosecuting key cases, including two major trials encountering courtroom difficulties, prompting the Attorney General to reorder the working team.
Surachet, formerly a special cases insider, is skilled in money laundering and major economic cases. Known for his approachable personality and competence, he is trusted by many past and current executives, including the incoming Attorney General. He was elected to the Attorney General's Committee with the highest votes and is responsible for managing this important office and resolving longstanding issues.
In the main Criminal Cases Office overseeing Bangkok and nationwide cases from the Crime Suppression Division, Theerawat Phutibunwat assumed leadership. Known for strong administrative skills, he was formerly Secretary to the Attorney General during Wongskul Kittipromwong's era and is recognized as a key figure in organizational management. He is adept in case handling and interagency coordination, including budget negotiations, and continues to develop and enhance office facilities, succeeding Karuna Punphet, the previous Director-General. His extensive connections make him a central coordinator within the prosecution, and he is an alumnus of Suankularb Wittayalai School's OSK Class of '99, junior to Kowit Sripairoj, the prospective Attorney General.
Region 7, traditionally associated with prominent former committee member Suwich Chutrakul, known as the 'Prosecutor of Thailand,' and bordering some Bangkok provinces, now has a new leader: Worawit Sampatnavarachai, a 100-year prosecutor with expertise in criminal cases. Known for hands-on work, approachability, and integrity, he is expected to effectively manage the western region.
Region 1, highly significant due to proximity to Bangkok and frequent high-profile cases, is now overseen by Somkid Saicharoen, a 100-year prosecutor transferred from Minburi Criminal Case Office. With extensive case experience, including at the main Criminal Cases Office and as deputy director at the Special Cases Office handling complex major cases, Somkid is capable, composed, approachable, and fair to the public.
In the upper northeastern region (Region 4), Prayut Petchkun, nicknamed the 'Local Warrior,' remains in position after a year of notable achievements managing the highest case volume region in Thailand. He successfully reduced backlog cases, ranking first nationwide for two consecutive quarters among Attorney General's offices.
Beyond casework, Prayut is a well-known former spokesperson of the Attorney General's Office and served as deputy spokesperson for eight consecutive years. He is praised for concise, accessible legal communication, handling high-profile and shocking cases clearly for media and the public, enhancing the organization's image. Popular among prosecutors for his easygoing, humble nature, he topped the Attorney General's Committee elections and the Bar Association committee elections with overwhelming votes. He also played a key role in implementing new prosecutor robes adopted nationwide from 1 Apr 2026.
Insiders whisper that with the new budget year, Prayut may return as spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office.
In investigations, Dr. Watcharin Panurat, Director-General of the Investigation Office and nicknamed the 'FBI Prosecutor,' remains in place. This key office investigates major cases including transnational organized crime, special cases, offenses outside the kingdom, and cases under anti-torture and enforced disappearance laws, which Dr. Watcharin aims to continue overseeing.
Dr. Watcharin is a skilled prosecutor specializing in major cases of social interest, such as bribery audio clip cases, Hun Sen's alleged ordering of Cambodian bombings in Thailand, and financial trail investigations.
He is also a university and police cadet school lecturer with over 20 years of training experience, mentoring many in the legal field. Known for generosity, musical interests, and strong sense of justice, he has attended key training including Director-General courses and was president of the 27th Judicial Court Training class, the first prosecutor so honored.
While Director-General of Investigations, he transformed the role by directing prosecutors to conduct arrests themselves in the first case involving smuggling pangolin scales into Thailand, using legal authority for offenses outside the kingdom and under the Attorney General's Act.
He also advocates creating investigative officer positions within the prosecution to accelerate evidence gathering and surveillance, facilitating swift cross-border, complex financial, or enforced disappearance/torture cases without relying solely on external agencies.
Previously deputy spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office handling investigative news, he explained complex, specialized legal procedures in high-profile cases clearly to media and public.
In legal aid, this transfer is notable as Kosolwat Intujanyong, Director-General of Legal Aid (S.K.C.H.), who has helped poor citizens access rights and justice in many key cases and incidents, has ended his term and moved to Senior Prosecutor. Kosolwat is distinguished for his outstanding contributions and enhancing the organization's reputation in this area.
He managed nationwide legal aid prosecutors to proactively assist citizens without waiting for requests, responding promptly to reports. Though his term ended, top officials at the Attorney General's Office have requested Kosolwat remain to continue this public assistance role, as he exemplifies the prosecution's commitment to helping the public.
Kosolwat previously served as spokesperson and deputy spokesperson multiple times, regularly briefing the media to clarify legal facts and maintain public trust.