Former Prachinburi Governor Explains Ban Sang District Chief Transfer
Former Prachinburi Governor Weeraphan Dee-on explained on October 8, 2026, why he requested the transfer of the Ban Sang district chief over content creation issues.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Former Prachinburi governor explained the request to transfer the Ban Sang district chief.
- CITED work focus on social media content creation rather than effective coordination.
- Official transfer request was submitted on September 30, 2026, amid local support.
Local administrative tensions in Prachinburi province surfaced as the former provincial governor spoke out publicly regarding the administrative decision to request a structural reassignment for a high-ranking district official amid ongoing public hardships.
On October 8, 2026, Mr. Weeraphan Dee-on, the former governor of Prachinburi province, appeared on a news talk program to shed light on his decision to formally request the relocation of Mr. Settawut Wongleovuthi, the district chief of Ban Sang, admitting that he had contemplated sending the official back for quite some time before the seasonal floods arrived.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The former governor stated that despite continuous administrative directives, the actual operational output fell short of expectations, particularly concerning inter-agency coordination. He noted that locals were well aware of the district chief's working style, adding that attempts by community members to offer assistance were frequently rejected with hostile emotional outbursts.
"Outsiders might see a polished image and content creation every day, but the actual work differed from expectations. That is why I had to submit a letter to the central authority for a reallocation so someone else could step in."
Weeraphan Dee-on
Mr. Weeraphan elaborated that while external audiences viewed favorable imagery due to daily content production featuring camera crews following the official, the reality on the ground struggled to cope with massive problems. This discrepancy prompted him to issue an official transfer request dated September 30, 2026, addressed to the central administration.
From a public administration perspective, reassigning district-level officials during crisis situations such as floods represents a standard supervisory mechanism for provincial governors. As supreme regional commanders, governors hold the authority to manage personnel systems and resolve operational bottlenecks. When coordination failures threaten urgent public relief efforts, structural adjustments are often necessary to prevent stagnation in disaster response operations.
Addressing inquiries regarding evidence of inappropriate conduct, Mr. Weeraphan noted that the Department of Provincial Administration would independently investigate the facts on the ground. Fulfilling his supervisory role to manage personnel workflows, he maintained that leadership deficits and coordination breakdowns required immediate correction, adding that local residents welcomed the leadership change rather than viewing it as a disruptive mid-crisis transition.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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