Thailand's Top Administrative Court Overturns Songkhla Governor Dismissal
Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court overturned the dismissal of Songkhla's former provincial governor Niphon Bunnyamanee, ruling the 2021 order violated legal procedure and essential requirements for removal from office.
On August 3, 2025, the Administrative Court of Thailand read aloud the Supreme Administrative Court's judgment in cases Black No. 2001/2566 and Red No. 702/2569, between plaintiff Niphon Bunnyamanee and defendants the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Interior Minister. The Supreme Administrative Court ruled to annul Interior Ministry Order No. 1528/2564, dated June 25, 2021, which had dismissed Niphon Bunnyamanee from his position as Songkhla PAO governor during his term from August 4, 2013, to June 27, 2019. The court found the dismissal unlawful because it violated proper form, procedure, and essential legal requirements established for such actions.