Department of Provincial Administration Announces 2026 Ring District Chief Award
The Department of Provincial Administration announced the 2026 Ring District Chief Award winners on August 24, 2026, honoring 5 district chiefs nationwide.

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- Department announces 2026 Ring District Chief Award results
- Honors district chiefs with outstanding performance and ethics
- Five district chiefs selected from across Thailand
- Official announcement issued on August 24, 2026
The Department of Provincial Administration has executed the Ring District Chief Project for the fiscal year 2026 to select district chiefs who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, high moral standards, and outstanding performance recognized by government agencies and local residents. This initiative aims to boost morale among regional administrators.
The project encourages proactive field operations, fosters tangible results in local communities, and enhances public well-being. It also focuses on developing personnel capabilities in territorial management and proactive leadership to effectively respond to critical agency missions, evaluated by regional selection committees.

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Furthermore, this annual recognition serves as a vital mechanism for driving national policies down to local levels, ensuring that administrative leaders continuously improve their governance and public service delivery across all regions.
The Ring District Chief Award plays a crucial role in maintaining high administrative standards within Thailand's civil service. By publicly recognizing top-performing local administrators, the government fosters a competitive yet constructive environment that directly benefits regional development and citizen engagement.
The regional selection process has now successfully concluded, and the Department of Provincial Administration has officially announced the qualified district chiefs for the 2026 fiscal year:
- Acting Sub-Lieutenant Nopparat Suppakitkosol, District Chief of Fang, Chiang Mai Province
- Mr. Kornchawalwit Chaipirawat, District Chief of Nam Phong, Khon Kaen Province
- Mr. Somboon Phansomboon, District Chief of Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Province
- Mr. Kritchanat Phonrat, District Chief of Sadao, Songkhla Province
- Mr. Montri Settapanyo, District Chief of Yaha, Yala Province
The official announcement was formally released on August 24, 2026, for public awareness and administrative records.
Source: Matichon Politics
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