DNP Transfers 96 Officials, Including National Park Chiefs
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has transferred 96 officials in a major reshuffle, moving 34 managerial and 62 operational staff. The reshuffle, signed by Director-General Yongyut Nakwirojn on October 2, 2026, includes reassignments of several division heads and national park chiefs such as those of Phu Kradueng and Phu Suea Thong parks. The changes aim to refresh leadership across Thailand's protected areas.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation issued two transfer orders dated October 2, 2026, affecting 96 civil servants. Order 60925/2569 moves 34 managerial-level officials, including division directors such as Vilawan Phiphatmongkolson to the Personnel Division Secretary, Bamrungrat Ploydam to the Office of Conserved Area Management Region 1 in Saraburi, and Ritthikhun Nunloy to the same office in Lampang. Other notable transfers involve fire control, special operations, wildlife conservation, watershed management, and land and community sections across various regions. Order 60926/2569 relocates 62 operational-level officials, including national park chiefs and wildlife sanctuary heads. Examples are Thamrongrat Thanaphakphonchai to Phu Kradueng National Park, Phuwanai Muang to Phu Suea Thong National Park, Pattanakorn Rongchai to Phu Ruea National Park, Nettranam Ngamnet to Phu Phan National Park, and Ekkomol Larangsithit to Nam Nao National Park. Additional reassignments cover parks such as Si Nan, Mae Su Rin, Saphan Sawan, Khao Khitchakut, Klong Kaeo, Erawan, Sai Yok, Kui Buri, and Kao Sam Roi Yot. The reshuffle aims to refresh leadership throughout Thailand's protected area system.
