Varawut Confirms Ekanat Approach to Move Industry Permanent Secretary to Energy
Varawut Silpa-archa confirms Ekanat Promphan has approached Industry Permanent Secretary Nattapol Rangsitpol to take over the Energy Ministry role, with an internal candidate lined up.
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- Varawut Silpa-archa confirms Ekanat's approach to transfer the Industry Permanent Secretary to Energy
- Notes that Nattapol Rangsitpol has completed his 4-year tenure and possesses strong capabilities
- Indicates plans to promote an insider from within the Ministry of Industry as the successor
At 09:10 on August 11, 2026, at Government House, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, addressed reports regarding high-level bureaucratic reshuffles, specifically the potential transfer of Mr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, to serve as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy. He stated that it remains to be verified whether the agenda would be presented to the Cabinet meeting that very day.
Mr. Varawut acknowledged that discussions and approaches had indeed taken place. He explained that Mr. Nattapol had completed a full four-year term in office and possessed high potential. Furthermore, he noted that historically, the Ministry of Energy was once part of the Ministry of Industry, making it highly probable that Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Energy, took an interest and initiated the recruitment.
The reshuffling of permanent secretaries across key economic ministries highlights administrative efforts to align energy and industrial policies. Given the historical ties between the two portfolios, leveraging experienced leadership with a deep understanding of institutional frameworks helps ensure continuity in executing national economic agendas.
Regarding the successor to lead the Ministry of Industry, Mr. Varawut stated that the ministry is in the process of identifying a suitable candidate while verifying whether documentation can be processed in time for cabinet approval, noting that various aspects have been thoroughly reviewed.
The Minister of Industry concluded by revealing that preliminary discussions have taken place regarding the new permanent secretary, confirming that the shortlisted candidate is an internal figure who has spent their career growing within the Ministry of Industry.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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