Thai PM Reassigns Phuket Governor, Citing Inability to Work Collaboratively
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reassigned Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. The PM emphasized Phuket's significant economic contribution and the need for collaborative, effective personnel to manage its affairs, prioritizing swift problem-solving.
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