Ministry of Interior (Thailand)
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The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand ' onMouseout='HidePop("96755")' href="/topics/Abbreviation">Abrv:
MOI) is an important Cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The Ministry is given wide ranging responsibilities over many aspects. For example the Ministry has responsibility over: the Royal Thai Police
, local administrations, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, land management, issuing national identity cards and public works. The Ministry is also responsible for appointing 74 Governors of the Provinces of Thailand
. The Minister of Interior ( is the head of the Ministry, he is appointed by the King of Thailand at the advice of the Prime Minister
. Since 9 August 2011, the head of the ministry is Deputy Prime Minister and Pheu Thai Party-chairman Yongyuth Wichaidit
, succeeding Chaovarat Chanweerakul
. He is aided by two Deputy Ministers.
(or Rama V) in his reforms of the Siamese government. The ministry was founded on the 1 April 1892, he appointed his brother Prince Damrong Rajanubhab
, to be its first "Minister of State". At the time the Ministry was divided into three divisions: the Central Division ' onMouseout='HidePop("14530")' href="/topics/Monthon">Monthon
system, a complete new sub-division for the Kingdom. During this time he and the Ministry took on so much power, that he was considered powerful second only to the King. After King Vajiravudh
(or Rama VI) succeeded his father in 1910, the relationship between King and Prince Damrong deteriorated. In 1915 Prince Damrong resigned, officially citing health reasons, though it was an open secret that disagreements with the King were the real reason.
During the Revolution of 1932
(actually, coup d'état), the Minister of Interior was Prince Paripatra Sukhumbhand, who was exiled after the revolution because of his power. From then on the Minister became an appointed position within the Cabinet of Thailand. Most Minister had been a member or retired member of the Police.
Abbreviation
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase...
MOI) is an important Cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The Ministry is given wide ranging responsibilities over many aspects. For example the Ministry has responsibility over: the Royal Thai Police
Royal Thai Police
The Royal Thai Police are the national police of Thailand.-About:Primary responsibility for the maintenance of public order through enforcement of the kingdom's laws was exercised by the Thailand National Police Department , a subdivision of the Ministry of Interior...
, local administrations, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, land management, issuing national identity cards and public works. The Ministry is also responsible for appointing 74 Governors of the Provinces of Thailand
Provinces of Thailand
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces , which are geographically grouped into 6 regions. The capital Bangkok is not a province but a special administrative area and is included as the 77th province since it is administered at the same level as the other 76 provinces. The name of the provinces are...
. The Minister of Interior ( is the head of the Ministry, he is appointed by the King of Thailand at the advice of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Thailand
The Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
. Since 9 August 2011, the head of the ministry is Deputy Prime Minister and Pheu Thai Party-chairman Yongyuth Wichaidit
Yongyuth Wichaidit
Yongyuth Wichaidit is a Thai politician and high-rank public servant. Currently, he is the chairman of the Pheu Thai Party which is the main governing party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in the government of Yingluck Shinawatra.Yongyuth served as deputy minister of interior,...
, succeeding Chaovarat Chanweerakul
Chaovarat Chanweerakul
Chaovarat Chanweerakul, or Chavarat Charnvirakul is a Thai politician. He had served as an Acting Prime Minister of Thailand as a result of the 2008 Thai political crisis....
. He is aided by two Deputy Ministers.
History
The Ministry in its present form was founded by King ChulalongkornChulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
(or Rama V) in his reforms of the Siamese government. The ministry was founded on the 1 April 1892, he appointed his brother Prince Damrong Rajanubhab
Damrong Rajanubhab
Ditsawarakuman Damrong Rajanubhab was the founder of the modern Thai education system as well as the modern provincial administration...
, to be its first "Minister of State". At the time the Ministry was divided into three divisions: the Central Division ' onMouseout='HidePop("14530")' href="/topics/Monthon">Monthon
Monthon
A monthon |]], literally "circle") was a country subdivision of Thailand in the beginning of the 20th century. The Thai word 'monthon' is a translation of the word Mandala. These were created as a part of the thesaphiban bureaucratic administrative system, introduced by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab...
system, a complete new sub-division for the Kingdom. During this time he and the Ministry took on so much power, that he was considered powerful second only to the King. After King Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
(or Rama VI) succeeded his father in 1910, the relationship between King and Prince Damrong deteriorated. In 1915 Prince Damrong resigned, officially citing health reasons, though it was an open secret that disagreements with the King were the real reason.
During the Revolution of 1932
Siamese Revolution of 1932
The Siamese Revolution of 1932 or the Siamese Coup d'état of 1932 was a crucial turning point in Thai history in the 20th century...
(actually, coup d'état), the Minister of Interior was Prince Paripatra Sukhumbhand, who was exiled after the revolution because of his power. From then on the Minister became an appointed position within the Cabinet of Thailand. Most Minister had been a member or retired member of the Police.
Dependent Department
- Community Development Department
- Department of Lands
- Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA กรมการปกครอง)
- Department of Local Administration
- Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
State Enterprises
- The Marketing Organization
- Metropolitan Electricity Authority
- The Metropolitan Waterworks AuthorityThe Metropolitan Waterworks AuthorityThe Metropolitan Waterworks Authority is a Thai state enterprise under the Ministry of Interior. It is responsible for water services in Bangkok, Nonthaburi Province, and Samut Prakan Province.The company logo displays the graceful image of Phra Mae Thorani....
- Provincial Electricity Authority
- The Provincial Waterworks AuthorityThe Provincial Waterworks AuthorityThe Provincial Waterworks Authority is a Thai state enterprise under the Ministry of Interior. Are responsible for production and delivery of water in the area with 73 provinces in Thailand....
See also
- Royal Thai PoliceRoyal Thai PoliceThe Royal Thai Police are the national police of Thailand.-About:Primary responsibility for the maintenance of public order through enforcement of the kingdom's laws was exercised by the Thailand National Police Department , a subdivision of the Ministry of Interior...
- Administrative divisions of Thailand
- ThesabanThesabanThesaban are the municipalities in Thailand. There are three levels of municipalities - city, town and subdistrict municipality. Both Bangkok and Pattaya are special municipal entities outside the thesaban system....
- Provinces of ThailandProvinces of ThailandThailand is divided into 76 provinces , which are geographically grouped into 6 regions. The capital Bangkok is not a province but a special administrative area and is included as the 77th province since it is administered at the same level as the other 76 provinces. The name of the provinces are...
- Cabinet of Thailand
- List of Government Ministers of Thailand
- Government of Thailand
External links
- Ministry of Interior - Official Website in Thai