The King graciously granted Mom Luang Panadda Diskul an audience to pay homage and swear the oath before assuming the role of Privy Councillor.
Today, 20 May 2026 at 19:36, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen departed to Amphorn Sathan Throne Hall, Dusit Palace, to grant the royal privilege for General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, to lead Mom Luang Panadda Diskul, the Privy Councillor appointed by royal command, to pay homage and swear the oath before taking office.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 (2017 CE), stipulates the Privy Council and its duties: The King selects and appoints a qualified President of the Privy Council and up to 18 other Privy Councillors. They are responsible for advising the King on all royal duties for which the King seeks counsel.
They also carry out missions as determined or assigned by the King. The selection, appointment, or removal of Privy Councillors is at the King's discretion, with the President of the Privy Council acting on the royal command to appoint or relieve Privy Councillors.
Education: Primary and secondary education at Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School, Prasarnmit; attended King's Military College in Australia.
Bachelor's degree in Science from Brigham Young University, United States.
Master's degree in International Relations from Brigham Young University, United States.
Specialized course in Comparative Thai-Japanese History at Sophia University, Japan (JICA scholarship).
Diplomatic training course at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Senior Executive Development Program at the College of Local Administration and National Defense College, Class of 2007.
Army: Began service as an instructor in the Department of Law and Social Sciences, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, with the rank of Captain.
Ministry of Interior: Director of Political, Governance, and Administrative Policy Division.
Head of Ministerial Office, Ministry of Interior.
Deputy Governor of Samut Sakhon Province (2003), Pathum Thani Province (2004), and Buriram Province (2007).
Security Advisor, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior (Level 10).
Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province (2009) and Chiang Mai Province (2010).
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior (2012).
Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (2014).
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office: Appointed 31 August 2014 in General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government.
Deputy Minister of Education: Appointed December 2016.
Assistant Minister attached to the Prime Minister: Served in the Ministry of Justice (2017).
Member of the 12th Senate (13 May 2019).
After completing his term as a Senator on 16 May 2026, he received the royal command appointing him as a Privy Councillor, replacing Mr. Supachai Phuengam, who resigned due to health reasons.
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