Anutin Charnvirakul is a Thai politician who has served as the Minister of Interior and Deputy Prime Minister since 2023. He was the Minister of Public Health in Prayut's government (2019-2023) and was the prominent public figure in charge of managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.
Anutin in 2023
Ministry of Interior (Thailand)
The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand is a cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The ministry has wide ranging responsibilities. It is responsible for local administration, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, road safety, land management, issuance of national identity cards, and public works. The ministry is responsible for appointing the 76 governors of the Provinces of Thailand. The Minister of Interior is the head of the ministry. He is appointed by the King of Thailand on the recommendation of the prime minister. Since 1 September 2023, the head of the ministry has been Anutin Charnvirakul. He is aided by two deputy ministers. The FY2019 budget of the ministry is 371,802 million baht.
Statue of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, outside the Ministry of Interior
Ministry Headquarters at Atsadang Road in Bangkok