The Cabinet appointed Ratt Klangsang, son of Sutin Klangsang, as advisor to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Piyaratch Tiyapairat. Thanachai Sindhuphrai was appointed advisor to Siripong Angkasakulkiat, while Ploy Thanikul was appointed advisor to Akaranat Kankittinan, and Kosol Patama advisor to Napintra Srisanpangk.
At 2:00 p.m. on 2 June 2026 GMT+7. Ms. Lalida Pertvivattana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, announced after the Cabinet meeting at the Government House that the Cabinet resolved to approve the appointment of Mr. Ratt Klangsang, son of Mr. Sutin Klangsang, as advisor to Ms. Piyaratch Tiyapairat, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Additionally, the Cabinet appointed Mr. Thanachai Sindhuphrai as advisor to Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport. Mr. Khotchaksak Siriratmanawong was appointed assistant secretary to Mr. Siripong.
Ms. Lalida further stated that the Cabinet also approved the appointment of Ms. Ploy Thanikul as advisor to Mr. Akaranat Kankittinan, Deputy Minister of Education; Ms. Thitiphat Chotidetchaiyan as secretary to the Minister of Energy; and Mr. Chai Watcharong as assistant ministerial committee member. Mr. Kosol Patama was appointed advisor to Mr. Napintra Srisanpangk, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.
The appointments made on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, are as follows.
Subject: Appointment of civil servants to senior professional academic positions (Ministry of Transport).
The Cabinet approved, as proposed by the Minister of Transport, the appointment of Mr. Kosin Jetyanont, a civil servant and Director of the [Senior Director (Civil Engineering)] of the Analysis and Inspection Office, Department of Highways, to the position of Chief Engineer, Senior Professional Engineer (Civil Engineering, Safety Management) at the Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport, effective 29 September 2025, the date he met all qualifications. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has approved this.
Effective from the date of royal appointment onward.
Subject: Appointment of chairman and expert committee members to the Higher Education Development Fund Management Committee (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation).
The Cabinet resolved to approve, as proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the appointment of a chairman and eight expert committee members to the Higher Education Development Fund Management Committee, pursuant to Section 50/6 of the Higher Education Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025), effective since 25 March 2025, as follows.
1. Professor Narin Hirunsuttikul, Chairman.
2. Mr. Natthaporn Jatusripittak, Expert Committee Member, Finance and Treasury.
3. Mr. Samphan Silpanat, Expert Committee Member, Economics.
4. Mr. Paiboon Nalintharangkura, Expert Committee Member, Investment.
5. Mr. Changthong Opassirivit, Expert Committee Member, Law.
6. Mr. Suraphan Meknawin, Expert Committee Member, Other areas related to higher education or labor management of graduates.
7. Mr. Chanwut Rungsangmanoon, Expert Committee Member, Other areas related to higher education or labor management of graduates.
8. Mr. Jen Namchaisiri, Expert Committee Member, Other areas related to higher education or labor management of graduates.
Effective from 2 June 2026 onward, with approval from Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat.
Subject: Appointment of chairman and expert committee members to the Synchrotron Light Research Institute Committee (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation).
The Cabinet resolved, as proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, to appoint a chairman and eight expert committee members to the Synchrotron Light Research Institute Committee, as the previous terms expired after four years, as follows.
1. Mr. Bandit Ua-aphorn, Chairman.
2. Mr. Prathan Chularotmontri, Expert Committee Member.
3. Mr. Chukit Limpichamnong, Expert Committee Member.
4. Mr. Saran Posayachinda, Expert Committee Member.
5. Mr. Chakchai Boonyawat, Expert Committee Member.
6. Mr. Pomthong Malakul Na Ayudhya, Expert Committee Member.
7. Mr. Kothatip Iamkamala, Expert Committee Member.
8. Ms. Pimjai Jaiyen, Expert Committee Member.
Effective from 2 June 2026 onward, with Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat's approval.
Subject: Appointment of expert committee members to the Space Technology and Geoinformatics Development Office Committee (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation).
The Cabinet approved, as proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the appointment of three expert committee members to replace those who left due to reaching the age limit of 70 years or passing away, as follows.
1. Mr. Siriruk Songsivilai.
2. Mr. Kamolpop Weerapol.
3. Ms. Kanaporn Sontayanon.
Effective from 2 June 2026, with the appointees serving the remaining terms of their predecessors. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat approved.
Subject: Appointment of expert committee members to the Water Resources Information Institute Committee (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Mr. Suttisak Soralump as expert committee member to replace Mr. Kobsak Putrakul, who resigned, effective 2 June 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat approved.
The appointee will serve the remainder of the predecessor's term.
Subject: Appointment of other committee members to the Botanical Garden Organization Committee (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of three other committee members to replace one who resigned and to add two new members, as proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, as follows.
1. Assistant Professor Santikorn Phomrpathomkul.
2. Assistant Professor Jaruporn Tangphatnakit.
3. Mr. Boonchob Wisetpreecha (representing the Ministry of Finance).
Effective from 2 June 2026, with the appointees serving the remainder of existing terms, approved by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Songsak Thongsri.
Subject: Appointment of other committee members to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Committee (Ministry of Energy).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of two other committee members to replace those who resigned before their terms ended, as proposed by the Ministry of Energy, as follows.
1. Mr. Thanawat Sangthong.
2. Mr. Phichit Hunsiri.
Effective from 2 June 2026, with the appointees serving the remaining terms of their predecessors, approved by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Akeniti Nititanprapas.
Subject: Appointment of community representatives on the Ban Phaeo District Hospital Committee (Ministry of Public Health).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Mrs. Panita Telawanich as community representative on the Ban Phaeo District Hospital Committee to replace Mr. Teerachai Boonaree, who stepped down upon reaching age 70, effective 2 June 2026, with approval by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Songsak Thongsri.
The appointee will serve the remaining term of the predecessor.
Subject: Appointment of political officials (Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives).
The Cabinet approved, as proposed by the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the appointment of Mr. Ratt Klangsang as political official, serving as advisor to Deputy Minister Piyaratch Tiyapairat, effective 2 June 2026, with approval by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat.
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Subject: Appointment of political officials (Ministry of Transport).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of two political officials as proposed by the Minister of Transport, as follows.
1. Mr. Thanachai Sindhuphrai as advisor to Deputy Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat.
2. Mr. Khotchaksak Siriratmanawong as assistant secretary to the Minister of Transport, acting as secretary to Deputy Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat.
Effective 2 June 2026, with approval by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Subject: Appointment of political officials (Ministry of Education).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Ms. Ploy Thanikul as political official, serving as advisor to Deputy Minister Akaranat Kankittinan, effective 2 June 2026, with approval by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat.
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Subject: Appointment of political officials (Ministry of Energy).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Ms. Thitiphat Chotidetchaiyan as secretary to the Minister of Energy, effective 2 June 2026.
Subject: Appointment of assistant ministerial committee member (Office of the Prime Minister).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Mr. Chai Watcharong as assistant ministerial committee member, effective from the date the Prime Minister signs the appointment announcement.
Subject: Appointment of political official (Office of the Prime Minister).
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Mr. Kosol Patama as political official, serving as advisor to Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Napintra Srisanpangk, effective 2 June 2026.