# Thailand Ministry of Interior restructuring

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-ministry-of-interior-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-08-25T05:55:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a major restructuring of Thailand’s Ministry of Interior intended to restore public confidence following a civil-service exam cheating scandal. The Prime Minister stated the changes would not be a mere “reset” but would deliver concrete results through the movement of senior officials, including deputy permanent secretaries, department heads, and provincial governors.

Following this announcement, the Thai Cabinet approved a reshuffle of 20 high-ranking officials. These appointments, which include new leadership for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, the Department of Lands, and the Department of Local Administration, are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Thailand Cabinet approves major Ministry of Interior reshuffle

Thailand's Cabinet approved a major reshuffle of 20 high-ranking Ministry of Interior officials, including new department heads and provincial governors, effective October 1, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-cabinet-approves-major-ministry-of-interior-reshuffle

### 2026-07-30: Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul to restructure Ministry of Interior in August

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul announced an August reshuffle of the Ministry of Interior, citing a local exam‑cheating scandal, promising legal action, senior staff moves, and renewed security talks with Malaysia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-prime-minister-anutin-charnvirakul-announces-major-interior-ministry-reshuffle

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