Minister Pipat signed an announcement from the Ministry of Transport accepting Ratchapong Chukaew's resignation as Secretary to the Minister of Transport, amid attention following rumors that a relative passed the local government exam.
On 3 July 2026, reporters reported that a document was released as an announcement from the Ministry of Transport concerning a civil servant's resignation, stating that Mr. Ratchapong Chukaew holding the position of Secretary to the Minister of Transport, has resigned from his position. Effective from 27 June 2026, Mr. Ratchapong Chukaew is therefore relieved from his position as of that date, pursuant to Section 10 (2) of the Political Official Regulations Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The announcement was made on 1 July 2026, signed by Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn.
Reporters further noted that the resignation of Mr. Ratchapong is suspected to be related to rumors that a relative passed the local government exam. However, Mr. Ratchapong was only recently appointed as Secretary to the Minister of Transport by Cabinet resolution on 21 April 2026. Any updates on this matter will be reported accordingly.