Cabinet Appoints 8-Member Panel to Select Energy Regulators
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The Cabinet approved the appointment of an eight-member selection committee for the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), covering former high-level government executives, industry, engineering, state higher education institutions, and the private sector, effective October 27, 2026. Ms. Lalida Periswathan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, disclosed that the Cabinet meeting resolved to approve the Minister of Energy's proposal to appoint the selection committee for ERC commissioners, consisting of: 1. Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy; 2. Mr. Rangsan Sriworasat, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance; 3. Mr. Prasong Poonthanesh, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance; 4. Mr. Thosaporn Sirisamphand, former Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council; 5. Mr. Thaworn Chulasathien, representative of the Federation of Thai Industries who is not an energy business operator; 6. Mr. Kittipong Veeraphoprasit, representative of the Council of Engineers; 7. Professor Vilead Phuriwat, representative of the President of a state university; 8. Mr. Wichaya Simachaya, representative of a non-profit private organization. This takes effect from October 27, 2026 onward.
