Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt is advancing reforms in the state system to dissolve redundant agencies, starting this September with the Land Bank, followed by the Anti-Corruption Office and 4-5 other public organizations that have repeatedly failed evaluations. He revealed there are two options for affected officials: retirement or transfer to other positions.
On 26 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Pakorn Nilprapunt spoke about the government's reform plans concerning the dissolution of redundant or unnecessary agencies, noting that Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has already provided policy guidance to proceed with such dissolutions.
Currently, the top agency scheduled for dissolution starting at the end of September is the Land Bank Management Institute (Public Organization) or Land Bank, as its term has been extended multiple times. Its functions may be merged with the National Land Policy Committee (NLPC), which is already under comprehensive supervision.
Subsequently, other redundant agencies will be considered for dissolution, such as the Office for Driving National Strategy Reform and Promoting Unity (Anti-Corruption Office) and 4-5 other public organizations that have failed multiple evaluations despite prior opportunities to adjust. The dissolution process will be gradual to avoid negative impacts on staff.
Regarding potential protests opposing the dissolution, Pakorn stated candidly that the country must act reasonably and move away from old methods that no longer benefit the nation. Considering the current situation and budget figures, continuing as before is unsustainable.
"Most importantly, we must accept the reality that the old ways cannot continue. Establishing numerous agencies is no longer viable because the world has changed," Pakorn said.
Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs explained the criteria for agency dissolution: the Civil Service Commission and the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission evaluate government agencies, while the Ministry of Finance assesses state enterprises. The primary criterion is whether an agency’s functions are redundant.
Regarding managing staff from dissolved agencies, there are two options: 1) voluntary early retirement through an early retirement program, or 2) transfer to new agencies. However, benefits may differ, depending on the new agency’s system.
When asked if the dissolution policy might cost political support, Pakorn affirmed that the government has tasked him with this responsibility and that everyone agrees it is a positive move.
Asked if this is an urgent agenda to complete within this year, Pakorn said it must be done within the current government term, even though results may only be visible in 10 years, as restructuring in the public sector is more complex than in the private sector. He noted that organizational restructuring is a global trend, and Thailand’s public sector must adapt significantly to avoid severe impacts from energy issues and rising taxes. He stressed that today's world is not like 10-20 years ago when trade alone guaranteed prosperity.
Pakorn emphasized the need for collective effort, warning that without restructuring the state and changing operational methods, the country’s competitiveness will stagnate compared to other nations that continue to develop. He urged understanding and discouraged drama over the reforms.
He concluded by stating that people must decide whether to choose the country's interests or their own.