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Thai cabinet approves transfer of Phuket governor in reshuffle amid conflict among senior local officials

Thailand's cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket's governor and appointed a replacement amid conflict among senior officials in the province, with the interior minister saying the move is meant to speed up solutions to local problems.

People’s Party MP says Phuket official transfers are only a cosmetic response to alleged mafia problems

A People’s Party MP has criticized the transfer of Phuket’s governor and other provincial officials, saying the reshuffle does not address the roots of alleged mafia-linked problems in Phuket.

Thai Interior Ministry says Phuket governor transfer aimed at easing provincial problems

Thailand’s Interior Ministry said the transfer of Phuket’s governor and related leadership changes were intended to ease unresolved provincial problems and support smoother administration.

Phuket governor says he warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone amid transfer

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn said he had warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone as he addressed his transfer to the Interior Ministry and ongoing internal disputes in the province.

Cabinet transfers Phuket governor 'Sembe' to deputy permanent secretary at Interior Ministry

Thailand's cabinet has transferred Phuket governor "Sembe" to a deputy permanent secretary post at the Interior Ministry, while the same report also notes Suchart's statement about reclaiming beaches in Phuket province, possibly in July.

People’s Party MP says Phuket governor transfers are no solution, urges crackdown on mafia-linked corruption

A People’s Party MP has criticized the transfer of Phuket’s governor and deputy governor over a leaked chat scandal, saying the move does not address the root problem and calling for a full investigation into alleged mafia-linked corruption.

Thailand's cabinet approves Phuket governor swap amid provincial conflict

Thailand's cabinet approved the transfer of Phuket governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to the Interior Ministry and moved deputy permanent secretary Chotinrin Kerdsom to replace him, after conflict inside the provincial administration also led to the transfer of two deputy governors.

PM Defends Transfer of Phuket Governor Amid Influence Probe

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsittithavorn was meant to improve administration and overcome conflicts hindering action against influential figures and alleged criminal networks.

People’s Party MP calls Phuket governor transfers a ‘smokescreen’ after leaked chat controversy

A People’s Party MP has attacked the transfer of Phuket’s governor and deputy governor after a leaked chat controversy, saying the reshuffle does not solve the underlying problem and calling for a deeper investigation.

Cabinet approves transfer of Phuket governor to Interior Ministry post in Bangkok

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat to a senior Interior Ministry post in Bangkok, with Chotinrin Kerdsom set to replace him after royal endorsement.

MP urges deeper probe into Phuket officials transfer over ‘Seafood Deputy’ case

A House committee chair has questioned the transfer of Phuket’s governor and two deputy governors, saying the government should dig deeper into alleged benefit-taking linked to officials in the province.