The Prime Minister expressed surprise after the Mukdahan Provincial Governor resigned following his transfer to an inspector position. He clarified that the authority to block such actions rests with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, and the Cabinet merely acknowledges the decision.
At 13:46 on 11 Nov 2026 at the Parliament building, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul was asked about the Cabinet resolution on 10 Nov to transfer Worayan Boonnaraj, Mukdahan Governor, to the position of Ministry of Interior inspector. When asked if the Permanent Secretary had reported this matter, Anutin replied, "Oh, really? I am not aware of the details yet. However, appointments and transfers of level C10 civil servants are proposed and reviewed by the Permanent Secretary of each ministry. Ministers check compliance with the law and present it to the Cabinet for acknowledgment."
Regarding the resignation letter from the Mukdahan Governor citing unfair treatment, the Prime Minister nodded and said, "Yes."
When asked if the Prime Minister himself would investigate what happened, he said it was the responsibility of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
On whether it is the Permanent Secretary's duty to block or allow the resignation, the Prime Minister said, "That's correct."