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Ministry of Interior Transfers Ban Sang Chief to Lam Sonthi

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The Ministry of Interior issued order 2681/2569 dated October 7, 2026, transferring Mr. Setthawut Wongleewut, district chief of Ban Sang in Prachinburi Province, to become district chief of Lam Sonthi in Lopburi Province. It also moves Mr. Narit Palakawong na Ayutthaya, district chief of Koksung in Sa Kaeo Province, to take over as chief of Ban Sang. According to the attachment of the order for high-level executive civil servants, the transfer is effective from October 9, 2026 onward, and officials must travel to their new posts on that same day.

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