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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.

Thai officials said the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn was meant to speed up efforts to solve longstanding provincial problems, while rejecting criticism that the reshuffle was tied to vested interests or was merely for show.

Thailand’s Interior Ministry said its reshuffle of Phuket’s governor was meant to defuse conflict and improve administration, with Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adding that the case should serve as a “Phuket Sandbox” model for other provinces.

Thailand’s cabinet approved the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to become a deputy permanent secretary at the Interior Ministry, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul saying the move followed a proposal from the ministry’s permanent secretary and was based on work efficiency.

Phuket officials and residents gathered at Provincial Hall for a tribute ceremony for Princess Bajrakitiyabha, with water-pouring rites and the signing of a condolence book.

Two Indian tourists were seen fighting on Soi Bangla in Phuket, while a woman and another man also became involved before bystanders stepped in.