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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.

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.

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.

A deputy interior minister said Thailand's prime minister has ordered three deputy interior ministers to help resolve ongoing problems in Phuket after the cabinet approved a reshuffle replacing the provincial governor.

The Interior Ministry has transferred Samut Sakhon Deputy Governor Police Captain Ketrat Chansilp to Phuket, effective June 16, 2026, as part of a five-person reshuffle.

Thailand's cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthaworn to the Interior Ministry and named Deputy Permanent Secretary Chotinrin Kerdsom as the new Phuket governor amid conflict among senior officials in the province.

Thailand’s Interior Ministry says the reshuffle of Phuket’s governor and provincial team was made to help resolve local administrative problems and allegations involving influence networks.

Thailand's cabinet has urgently transferred Phuket's governor and appointed a new one to defuse a serious internal administrative conflict tied to allegations against a vice governor and public land encroachment.

Thailand’s prime minister referred questions about the transfer of two Phuket deputy governors to the Interior Ministry’s permanent secretary, who also declined to comment.

Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin said Thailand will reclaim illegally occupied Phuket beach land, enforce court rulings and restore public access, with visible action expected by mid-July.