List of provincial governors in Thailand
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This is a list of the current governors of provinces and special administrative regions of Thailand. In all 76 provinces, the governor is appointed by the Ministry of Interior.[1] This is due to the centralised nature of Thailand's government which began during the reign of King Chulalongkorn from 1892 onwards. Chulalongkorn's centralisation also saw the replacement of local rulers, such as in Lan Na, with rulers appointed by the government. Appointed governors have sometimes been outsiders to their governing province.[2]
Bangkok is a self-governing special administrative region and has directly elected its own governors since 1975. However, from 1977 to 1985, and 2014 to 2022, elections were suspended due to military junta rule whereby the governor was appointed by the Ministry of Interior.[3] The only other area that directly elects its own leader is Pattaya, a special administrative region in Bang Lamung district of Chonburi province.[4]
List
Special Administrative Regions
| Special Administrative Region | Officeholders | Party | Term | Took office | Office expires | Time in office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (list) | Chadchart Sittipunt | Independent | First | 22 May 2022[5] | 21 May 2026 | 3 years, 273 days | |
| Pattaya | Poramet Ngampichet | Rao Rak Pattaya Group | First | 22 May 2022 | 21 May 2026 | 3 years, 273 days | |
Provinces
| Province | Officeholders | Took office | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amnat Charoen | Thaweep Butpho | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Ang Thong | Verasak Vichitsangsri | 12 September 2021 | 4 years, 160 days |
| Bueng Kan | Sanit Khaosa-ard | 1 October 2019 | 6 years, 141 days |
| Buriram | Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul | 1 October 2018 | 7 years, 141 days |
| Chachoengsao | Maitree Traitilanan | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Chai Nat | Rangsan Tancharoen | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Chaiyaphum | Kraisorn Kongchalard | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Chanthaburi | Suthee Thongyam | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Chiang Mai | Nirat Pongsitthaworn | 1 October 2022 | 3 years, 141 days |
| Chiang Rai | Puttipong Sirimart | 1 October 2022 | 3 years, 141 days |
| Chonburi | Thawatchai Srithong[6] | 1 October 2022 | 3 years, 141 days |
| Chumphon | Teera Anantaseriwittaya | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Kalasin | Songpol Jai-krim | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Kamphaeng Phet | Chawalit Saeng-uthai | 1 October 2018 | 7 years, 141 days |
| Kanchanaburi | Jirakiat Phumsawat | 1 October 2017 | 8 years, 141 days |
| Khon Kaen | Somsak Jangtrakul | 1 October 2017 | 8 years, 141 days |
| Krabi | Phutthiphong Sirimat | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Lampang | Sithichai Jindaluang | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Lamphun | Worayut Naowarat | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Loei | Chaitawat Niemsiri | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Lopburi (list) | Niwat Rungsakorn | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Mae Hong Son | Akkawit Meepian | 26 December 2024 | 1 year, 57 days |
| Maha Sarakham | Kiattisak Trongsiri | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Mukdahan | Chaloemphon Mangkhang | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Nayok | Amphon Angkapakornkun | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Pathom | Surasak Charoensirichot | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Phanom | Chathip Ruchanaseri | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Wichian Chantaranothai | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Sawan | Chayan Sirimas | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | Kraisorn Wisitwong | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Nan | Akkawit Meepian | 26 December 2024 | 4 years, 160 days |
| Narathiwat | Sanan Pongaksorn | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 160 days |
| Nong Bua Lamphu | Siwaporn Chuasawas | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Nong Khai | Monsit Phaisanthanawat | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Nonthaburi | Suchin Chaichumsak | 1 October 2019 | 6 years, 141 days |
| Pathum Thani | Somkid Chanthomruk | 17 November 2024 | 1 year, 94 days |
| Pattani | Pateemoh Sadeeyamu | 15 November 2022 | 3 years, 96 days |
| Phang Nga | Chamroen Thipphayaphongthada | 1 October 2019 | 6 years, 141 days |
| Phatthalung | Ratthasat Chitchu | 24 December 2024 | 1 year, 57 days |
| Phayao | Chokdee Amornwat | 25 May 2021 | 4 years, 270 days |
| Phetchabun | Krit Kongmuang | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Phetchaburi | Pakapong Tawipat | 15 June 2020 | 5 years, 249 days |
| Phichit | Paiboon Nabutchom | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Phitsanulok | Ronnachai Chitwiset | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Weerachai Nakmas | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Phrae | Somwang Phuangbangpho | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Phuket | Narong Woonsiew | 15 June 2020 | 5 years, 249 days |
| Prachinburi | Woraphan Suwannus | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan | Vacant after the death of Niti Vivatvanich[7] | 19 December 2023 | 23 days |
| Ranong | Somkiat Sisanet | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Ratchaburi | Ronnapop Luangpairote | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Rayong | Channa Iamsaeng | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Roi Et | Phusit Somchit | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Sa Kaeo | Parinya Phothisat | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Sakon Nakhon | Chureerat Thep-at | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Samut Prakan | Wanchai Kongkasem | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Samut Sakhon | Narong Rakroi | 12 September 2021 | 4 years, 160 days |
| Samut Songkhram | Charas Bunnasa | 1 October 2019 | 6 years, 141 days |
| Saraburi | Manrat Rattanasukhon | 1 October 2018 | 7 years, 141 days |
| Satun | Sakra Kapilkan | 18 September 2023 | 2 years, 154 days |
| Sing Buri | Chaichan Sittiwirattham | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Sisaket | Watthana Phutthichat | 1 October 2019 | 6 years, 141 days |
| Songkhla | Chotnarin Kerdsom | 17 November 2024 | 1 year, 94 days |
| Sukhothai | Wirun Phandevi | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Suphan Buri | Natthapat Suwanprateep | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Surat Thani (list) | Jessada Jitrat | 1 October 2023 | 2 years, 141 days |
| Surin | Suvapong Kitiphatpiboon | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Tak | Chucheep Pongchai | 26 December 2024 | 1 year, 57 days |
| Trang | Khajornsak Charoensopha | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Trat | Chamnanwit Terat | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Ubon Ratchathani | Pongrat Phiromrat | 1 October 2021 | 4 years, 141 days |
| Udon Thani | Siam Sirimongkol | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Uthai Thani | Khajonkiat Rakpanichmanee | 12 September 2021 | 4 years, 160 days |
| Uttaradit | Phol Damtham | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
| Yala | Supot Rodruang Na Nongkhai | 29 April 2025 | 296 days |
| Yasothon | Chonlatee Yangtrong | 1 October 2020 | 5 years, 141 days |
References
- ^ "Bangkok's New Governor is Sending Shockwaves Through Thailand's Political Landscape". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ กองบรรณาธิการ (2018-04-30). "Why can't Thailand's provinces elect their own governors?". The Isaan Record. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "5 decades of governor elections that have shaped modern Bangkok". www.thaipbsworld.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Local Personnel Administration, chapter 1/PAO, 2/Municipalities, 3/TAO, 5/City of Pattaya" (PDF). Department of Local Administration. 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ Wancharoen, Supoj (June 2022). "Chadchart receives EC's endorsement". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "449 police, soldiers make show of force in Pattaya". Pattaya Mail. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Prachuap Khiri Khan's recently appointed governor has died". Hua Hin Today English Newspaper Info, Reports, Events and News Social Life. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-02-02.