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Cabinet transfers NSC chief and appoints new intelligence director
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The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the appointment of National Security Council secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad as permanent secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Government House sources said.
Key facts
- Chatchai will replace Yupa Taweewattanakitborworn, who is due to retire from the civil service on September 30.
- Government faces parliamentary scrutiny over THB400bn loan decree
- He was appointed NSC secretary-general in 2024 and has one year of government service remaining before his retirement in 2027.
- He will succeed Thanat Suwannanon, who is also scheduled to retire on September 30
Summary
Chatchai will replace Yupa Taweewattanakitborworn, who is due to retire from the civil service on September 30.
He was appointed NSC secretary-general in 2024 and has one year of government service remaining before his retirement in 2027.