NACC Mourns the Passing of Praphas Kongเอียด, NACC Commissioner and Former Treasury Director-General
The Office of the NACC posted its condolences over the passing of Praphas Kong-ied at the age of 64.
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- The Office of the NACC announced the passing of Commissioner Praphas Kong-ied.
- He passed away at the age of 64 on August 4, 2026.
- He previously served as Director-General of the Treasury Department and Comptroller General's Department.
- He was an alumnus of Ramkhamhaeng University and Harvard Law School in the United States.
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) posted a formal message on its official page to express its deepest condolences over the passing of NACC Commissioner Praphas Kong-ied, bringing profound sorrow to his colleagues within the organization. He passed away at the age of 64 on August 4, 2026.
Originally from Trang province, Praphas earned a Bachelor of Laws degree with second-class honors from Ramkhamhaeng University. He furthered his education by obtaining an International Tax Program and Master of Laws (ITP/LLM) from Harvard Law School in the United States, and also qualified as a Thai Barrister-at-Law through the Institute of Legal Education of the Thai Bar Association.
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Throughout his civil service career, Praphas held several crucial high-ranking positions within the Ministry of Finance prior to his appointment to the NACC. His prominent roles included Director-General of the Treasury Department, Director-General of the Comptroller General's Department, Director of the State Enterprise Policy Office, Director of the Public Debt Management Office, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Finance, and Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance.
The passing of Praphas Kong-ied marks a significant loss of an experienced public servant with extensive expertise in fiscal administration and state auditing. Appointed as an NACC commissioner on January 30, 2025, his role was vital in driving anti-corruption cases and ensuring governmental transparency. Losing an active commissioner mid-term requires the NACC to adjust its operational workflow to continue its critical mission.
Following his extensive career across various branches of the Ministry of Finance, Praphas was officially royally appointed as an NACC commissioner on January 30, 2025, before passing away later in his term.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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