"Kritsada Chinawicharana," Permanent Secretary of the Treasury, has submitted a letter of resignation from the position. To take up a political position, Mr. Arkom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, has signed approval to resign, effective immediately today.
A news report from the Ministry of Finance stated that During today (31 Aug.) Mr. Kritsada Chinavicharana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance submitted a letter of resignation from the position To hold a political position by Mr. Arkom Termpittayapaisith Minister of Finance Has signed approval to resign, effective immediately today (31 Aug.)
However, with the said resignation, Mr. Kritsada still receives a pension. According to the Government Pension Fund Act of 1996 and is expected to take up the position of Deputy Minister of Finance in the Settha1 government as well.
Source: Thai News Agency