Bangkok:Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that the transfer of a C10 official falls within the jurisdiction of the Permanent Secretary and confirmed that it was executed in compliance with legal procedures, following the resignation of the Mukdahan governor.
According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister redirected the responsibility for investigating the Mukdahan governor's resignation to the Permanent Secretary of the Interior. He emphasized that the decision to either prevent or accept the resignation lies within the Permanent Secretary's authority, with his role being to ensure legality before the Cabinet acknowledges it.
Anutin, who serves as both Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, commented on the resignation of Mr. Worayan Boonnarach as Governor of Mukdahan Province. He noted that the decision followed a Cabinet resolution for his transfer and mentioned his lack of detailed knowledge on the matter. He clarified that the appointment and transfer of Level 10 civil servants are matters for consideration by the permanent secretaries of all ministries. The Minister of Interior's responsibility is to ensure decisions comply with the law before they are submitted to the Cabinet for approval.
When questioned by reporters about the reason cited in the resignation letter, which mentioned a lack of merit-based evaluation by his superiors at the Ministry of Interior, Anutin responded affirmatively. He reiterated that the investigation into the circumstances of the resignation is the responsibility of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, and the decision to prevent the resignation is also within the Permanent Secretary's purview.