A royal decree appointed Suchart Suntreekasem and Manupan Yotsathasane as commissioners of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), alongside a Prime Minister's Office announcement appointing Surapong Intrathaworn as NACC secretary.
On 19 January 2026 GMT+7, the Royal Gazette website published the announcement.The royal decree announces the appointment of commissioners to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.It states that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has graciously issued a royal decree to announce that
Following the royal decree appointing the chairman and commissioners of the NACC dated 30 December 2015, Police General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, the chairman of the NACC, retired upon reaching the age of 70, and Ms. Suwana Suwanjutha, a commissioner, left office after completing her term, resulting in vacancies on the commission.
Now, the Senate has approved two qualified and eligible individuals for appointment as NACC commissioners under Article 232 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand. Exercising authority under Article 232 of the Constitution, together with Sections 9 and 14 of the Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018), therefore, His Majesty has graciously appointed the following as commissioners of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. As follows:
1. Mr. Suchart Suntreekasem as a commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
2. Mr. Manupan Yotsathasane as a commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
These appointments are effective immediately.
Announced on 17 January 2026 GMT+7, the 11th year of the current reign.
By the royal command recipient,
Mr. Mongkol Surasajja, President of the Senate.
Simultaneously, the Royal Gazette also publisheda Prime Minister's Office announcement regarding the appointment of officials in the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.It states that His Majesty has graciously commanded that Mr. Surapong Intrathaworn, an official of the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, be relieved from the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the NACC, and be appointed as Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The appointment is effective from 18 January 2026 GMT+7.
Announced on 19 January 2026 GMT+7.
By the royal command recipient,
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister.
