Thai Deputy Permanent Secretary of Transport Resigns Effective November 10
A deputy permanent secretary of Thailand's Ministry of Transport, Jirapong Thepithak, has resigned from his post, with the resignation effective November 10, 2026. The royal decree announcing his departure was published in the Royal Gazette. The reason for his resignation was not specified.
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