# Thailand Ministry of Industry leadership reshuffle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-ministry-of-industry-leadership-reshuffle
> Updated: 2026-09-08T02:41:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Minister of Industry Varawut Silpa-archa has announced plans to propose the removal of Nattapol Rangsitpol from his position as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. 

Following discussions with the Prime Minister, it is expected that Nattapol will be reassigned to a role as a special expert at the Office of the Prime Minister. The appointment of a new Permanent Secretary will await official royal commands and publication in the Royal Gazette to facilitate the transition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Thailand Industry Minister proposes reshuffle of Permanent Secretary

Thai Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is set to propose the reassignment of Permanent Secretary Nattapol Rangsitpol to a special expert role at the Office of the Prime Minister.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-industry-minister-proposes-reshuffle-of-permanent-secretary

### 2026-08-25: Surasak denies rumors of Tourism Ministry Permanent Secretary transfer

Thailand's Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul denied rumors that Permanent Secretary Nattreeya Taweewong will be transferred to the Prime Minister's Office.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/surasak-denies-rumors-of-tourism-ministry-permanent-secretary-transfer

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