Justice Ministry Secretary Transferred to PM Adviser Role
Pongsawat Neelayyothin, who led the Justice Ministry for four years, has been transferred to become Prime Minister's Adviser for Civil Service Affairs, while Piyasiri Wattanvarangkul takes over as the new Justice Secretary.
The Cabinet announced major personnel changes on July 7, 2569 at Government House, with Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokesperson Lalida Periwiwattana confirming the reshuffle at 2 p.m. The Cabinet approved the transfer of Pongsawat Neelayyothin, who completed four years as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice, to the position of Prime Minister's Adviser for Civil Service Affairs at the Office of the Prime Minister. In a parallel move, Piyasiri Wattanvarangkul, Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center, was transferred to become the new Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice. Reports noted that Piyasiri is the younger brother of Songnuch Wattanvarangkul, the former wife of a former Prime Minister.
