Cabinet Approves 23 New Provincial Governors Nationwide
The Thai cabinet has approved a major reshuffle appointing 23 new provincial governors nationwide. The changes include promotions for deputy governors and transfers of senior Ministry of Interior officials, affecting provinces across all regions of Thailand. The appointments take effect upon royal endorsement.
The cabinet meeting on November 10, 2026 approved the transfer and appointment of key positions in the Ministry of Interior, naming 23 new provincial governors. The reshuffle includes outgoing governors moving to inspector roles, deputy governors promoted to govern their own or other provinces, and senior officials from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Department of Provincial Administration taking up governor posts. Appointments cover provinces across Thailand including Mukdahan, Lampang, Uttaradit, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Chanthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Prachin Buri, Pattani, Phichit, Phrae, Maha Sarakham, Yasothon, Yala, Surin, Ang Thong, and Uthai Thani. All appointments take effect from the date of royal endorsement.
