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]
Special Administrative Region | Officeholders | Party | Term | Took office | Office expires | Time in office | ||
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Bangkok (list) | ![]() | Chadchart Sittipunt | Independent | First | 22 May 2022 [5] | 21 May 2026 | 2 years, 358 days | |
Pattaya | ![]() | Poramet Ngampichet | Rao Rak Pattaya Group | First | 22 May 2022 | 21 May 2026 | 2 years, 358 days |
Province | Officeholders | Took office | Time in office |
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Amnat Charoen | Thaweep Butpho | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Ang Thong | Verasak Vichitsangsri | 12 September 2021 | 3 years, 245 days |
Bueng Kan | Sanit Khaosa-ard | 1 October 2019 | 5 years, 226 days |
Buriram | Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul | 1 October 2018 | 6 years, 226 days |
Chachoengsao | Maitree Traitilanan | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Chai Nat | Rangsan Tancharoen | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Chaiyaphum | Kraisorn Kongchalard | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Chanthaburi | Suthee Thongyam | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Chiang Mai | Nirat Pongsitthaworn | 1 October 2022 | 2 years, 226 days |
Chiang Rai | Puttipong Sirimart | 1 October 2022 | 2 years, 226 days |
Chonburi | Thawatchai Srithong [6] | 1 October 2022 | 2 years, 226 days |
Chumphon | Teera Anantaseriwittaya | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Kalasin | Songpol Jai-krim | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Kamphaeng Phet | Chawalit Saeng-uthai | 1 October 2018 | 6 years, 226 days |
Kanchanaburi | Jirakiat Phumsawat | 1 October 2017 | 7 years, 226 days |
Khon Kaen | Somsak Jangtrakul | 1 October 2017 | 7 years, 226 days |
Krabi | Phutthiphong Sirimat | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Lampang | Sithichai Jindaluang | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Lamphun | Worayut Naowarat | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Loei | Chaitawat Niemsiri | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Lopburi (list) | Niwat Rungsakorn | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Mae Hong Son | Akkawit Meepian | 26 December 2024 | 142 days |
Maha Sarakham | Kiattisak Trongsiri | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Mukdahan | Chaloemphon Mangkhang | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Nayok | Amphon Angkapakornkun | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Pathom | Surasak Charoensirichot | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Phanom | Chathip Ruchanaseri | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Ratchasima | Wichian Chantaranothai | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Sawan | Chayan Sirimas | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Nakhon Si Thammarat | Kraisorn Wisitwong | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Nan | Akkawit Meepian | 26 December 2024 | 3 years, 245 days |
Narathiwat | Sanan Pongaksorn | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 245 days |
Nong Bua Lamphu | Siwaporn Chuasawas | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Nong Khai | Monsit Phaisanthanawat | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Nonthaburi | Suchin Chaichumsak | 1 October 2019 | 5 years, 226 days |
Pathum Thani | Somkid Chanthomruk | 17 November 2024 | 179 days |
Pattani | Pateemoh Sadeeyamu | 15 November 2022 | 2 years, 181 days |
Phang Nga | Chamroen Thipphayaphongthada | 1 October 2019 | 5 years, 226 days |
Phatthalung | Ratthasat Chitchu | 24 December 2024 | 142 days |
Phayao | Chokdee Amornwat | 25 May 2021 | 3 years, 355 days |
Phetchabun | Krit Kongmuang | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Phetchaburi | Pakapong Tawipat | 15 June 2020 | 4 years, 334 days |
Phichit | Paiboon Nabutchom | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Phitsanulok | Ronnachai Chitwiset | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Weerachai Nakmas | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Phrae | Somwang Phuangbangpho | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Phuket | Narong Woonsiew | 15 June 2020 | 4 years, 334 days |
Prachinburi | Woraphan Suwannus | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Prachuap Khiri Khan | Vacant after the death of Niti Vivatvanich [7] | 19 December 2023 | 23 days |
Ranong | Somkiat Sisanet | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Ratchaburi | Ronnapop Luangpairote | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Rayong | Channa Iamsaeng | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Roi Et | Phusit Somchit | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Sa Kaeo | Parinya Phothisat | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Sakon Nakhon | Chureerat Thep-at | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Samut Prakan | Wanchai Kongkasem | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Samut Sakhon | Narong Rakroi | 12 September 2021 | 3 years, 245 days |
Samut Songkhram | Charas Bunnasa | 1 October 2019 | 5 years, 226 days |
Saraburi | Manrat Rattanasukhon | 1 October 2018 | 6 years, 226 days |
Satun | Sakra Kapilkan | 18 September 2023 | 1 year, 239 days |
Sing Buri | Chaichan Sittiwirattham | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Sisaket | Watthana Phutthichat | 1 October 2019 | 5 years, 226 days |
Songkhla | Chotnarin Kerdsom | 17 November 2024 | 179 days |
Sukhothai | Wirun Phandevi | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Suphan Buri | Natthapat Suwanprateep | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Surat Thani (list) | Jessada Jitrat | 1 October 2023 | 1 year, 226 days |
Surin | Suvapong Kitiphatpiboon | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Tak | Chucheep Pongchai | 26 December 2024 | 142 days |
Trang | Khajornsak Charoensopha | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Trat | Chamnanwit Terat | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Ubon Ratchathani | Pongrat Phiromrat | 1 October 2021 | 3 years, 226 days |
Udon Thani | Siam Sirimongkol | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Uthai Thani | Khajonkiat Rakpanichmanee | 12 September 2021 | 3 years, 245 days |
Uttaradit | Phol Damtham | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |
Yala | Supot Rodruang Na Nongkhai | 29 April 2025 | 16 days |
Yasothon | Chonlatee Yangtrong | 1 October 2020 | 4 years, 226 days |