Chadchart Signs Order Appointing 17 District Directors and Inspectors—Full List Revealed
Bangkok's ethics committee revoked Governor Chadchart's appointment of 17 district directors and inspectors after civil servants complained the promotion process violated merit system rules, though the officials were later reappointed follo
On May 5, 2025, at Bangkok City Hall, authorities reported that the Bangkok Moral System Protection Committee (BMSPC) ruled in case no. 57(R)/2568 and red case no. 10(R)/2569 to revoke Bangkok Order No. 3310/2568 concerning the promotion of 17 civil servants, which was previously signed by Governor Chadchart Siritthiphon.
The civil servants specified in the order include 14 district directors: Prasaat Pothi Sri Maht (Jatujak District), Panisara Netrathart (Din Daeng District), Arunee Inthanum (Wang Thonglang District), Praphen Disthasuwan (Tung Khru District), Samamnit Yangthaisoong (Pom Prap Sattru Phai District), Pimchuda Sakunsitthithada (Watthana District), Aunchali Srisawat (Thavi Watthana District), Suwadee Paianon (Ratchathewi District), Bahrung Samnianggam (Klongtoey District), Warunya Leelaburnpong (Dusit District), Saktthep Kiatpitchaya (Bang Khen District), Thawatchai Chantrase (Bang Sue District), Jirasak Hongspaet (Lat Phrao District), and Norathep Chupol (Pathumwan District).
Three royal inspectors are also included: Orsri Pholthawaen, Siamrat Rueangnam, and Phongsathon Chanthaipaisalsilp.
The revocation resulted from complaints filed by Bangkok civil servants who argued that the selection process for promotions to senior administrative positions was unfair and violated merit system principles and Civil Service Commission regulations on selection criteria and procedures.
Governor Chadchart subsequently issued Bangkok Order No. 996/2569 on September 29, 2024, to amend the original order. Deputy Bangkok Administrator Oranya Pornchaiiya then issued Order No. 997/2569 reassigning all 17 civil servants to positions as directors of the Bangkok Administrator's Office—entry-level administrative positions.
Bangkok Administrator Narong Ruangsi then issued Order No. 998/2569 reassigning duties to oversee district offices and inspector units as before. A new selection process for senior administrative positions was subsequently initiated, and Governor Chadchart signed Bangkok Order No. 1137/2569, which resulted in all 17 civil servants being reappointed to their original positions.
This situation has drawn heavy criticism, with expectations that aggrieved civil servants may file complaints with the Administrative Court and the Office of the Civil Rights Commission. Reports also indicate the Palang Pracharat Party is preparing to raise transparency concerns, noting that these civil servants' familiarity with their areas could influence voter turnout in the Bangkok gubernatorial election scheduled for June 28. The party plans to support Dr. Joe Chaiyavat Sathawarawichit as a candidate under transparency and reform principles.
