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New appointments in the ministry: civil servants revolutionize environmental protection!
On October 26, 2025, key appointments were announced at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Thailand.
New appointments in the ministry: civil servants revolutionize environmental protection!
On October 24, 2025, there were significant changes in the hierarchy of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Thailand. Ms. Chayanan Phakdeejit, the current Permanent Secretary, made the nomination and transfer of 21 Level 9 officials. These new positions have a direct impact on administration in various provinces, including our beautiful island of Phuket. Nattakrit Pholphet will head the Natural Resources and Environment Office in Phuket after previously working as an environmental scientist. This shows that specialist knowledge and local experience are at a premium, especially in a region known for its natural resources. Siam News reports that the moves are aimed at increasing the efficiency of environmental protection measures and resource management.
But that's not all: in addition to the reshuffles, the Prime Minister's Office published two important notices in the Royal Gazette providing for new civilian civil servant appointments within the ministry. For example, Surin Wakritthamrong was appointed as an inspector of the ministry by the deputy director of the Department of Environmental Control. Such moves to high management positions could bring a breath of fresh air to the way authorities work. Yongyuth Nakwiroj and Theerachun Boonsit are also among the newly appointed officials, appointed as inspector and director of the Water Resources Department. These appointments are effective from December 28, 2024, as described in the Thansettakij.
Regional focus on environment and natural resources
In Thailand, the administration is not only centrally organized, but is also subject to efforts to promote decentralization, which has been discussed again and again since the 1990s. The 1997 constitution in particular provided new impetus here. The country is divided into 76 provinces, including Phuket, which is not only important for tourism but also stands for its unique nature and biodiversity. These provinces, as seen in the Wikipedia overview, play a central role in territorial administration, with the provincial administration acting as the executive arm of the central government.
Meanwhile, Phuket is also impressed by the new projects in the neighboring provinces of Krabi and Pattani. Phairach Limprasert and Thanakorn Thangthun have each taken over the directorship of the offices in their new home. This could mean that we will see even more interprovincial collaborations in the area of environmental protection and resource management in the future. At a time when protecting our natural environment is becoming increasingly important, it is crucial that such positions are filled by competent and committed professionals.
With these changes in the division of responsibilities among civil servants, the Thai government is showing that it is taking the challenges of environmental protection and resource use seriously. It remains to be seen how this will affect politics and people's everyday lives in the long term, especially here in Phuket. But one thing is clear: these structural changes are a step in the right direction to protect and sustainably manage natural resources for future generations.