Cabinet Approves Five Regional Education Officials
The Cabinet has approved five civil servants to regional education officer positions to oversee education strategies across provincial clusters, with one candidate rejected for insufficient job tenure in their previous role.
On July 27, 2025, Education Minister Prasert Chantharangthong announced that the Cabinet has approved the appointment of five civil servants to senior regional education positions (Ed-Thai Regional) to implement education strategies and development plans across provincial clusters efficiently and in line with overall provincial development goals.
The five appointees are: Thatchakorn Vongpeng, promoted from Deputy Regional Education Officer (Region 3) to Regional Education Officer (Region 5); Samnakarnn Bunruang, promoted from Deputy Officer (Region 13) to Regional Officer (Region 7); Thanaphat Sangjun, promoted from Deputy Officer (Region 2) to Regional Officer (Region 8); Nirutt Botramsanlee, promoted from Deputy Officer (Region 10) to Regional Officer (Region 10); and Ekavat Losunirun, Assistant Secretary of the Education Council, appointed to Regional Officer (Region 15).
Prasert explained that only five positions were approved because one candidate lacked sufficient qualifications, particularly insufficient tenure in the previous position level. He stressed there are no internal conflicts and the process was transparent and fair. The remaining seven vacant positions will be filled gradually.
Prasert clarified that these are existing positions with budgets already allocated, not newly created posts. He emphasized the roles are open to civil servants from all agencies and do not duplicate responsibilities of educational zones or inspectorates. Regional education officers set overall education strategy for provincial clusters, while zones handle school administration and monitoring, and inspectors conduct field audits.
Regarding the Level 11 appointments to replace retiring officials, including the new Permanent Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Vocational Education Commission, Prasert said these are still under careful review and will be submitted to Cabinet consideration in August.
