Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand

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Seal of the Prime Minister's Office

The Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand ( สำนัก นายกรัฐมนตรี , OPM) is the central executive body of the government of the Kingdom of Thailand , led by a minister. The office supports the Prime Minister in his roles as head of government and chairman of the cabinet. In this, the office acts as a ministry with cabinet rank. It has existed since 1932.

function

As the central executive body, the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand is responsible for the coordination and handling of the entire executive work of the Thai government. In particular, the Office supports the Prime Minister in the performance of his duties and assists in formulating and pursuing various policy areas.

The Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand is also a cabinet-level ministry, supporting the cabinet itself and recording its work. It resides in the government building complex in Dusit ( Bangkok ).

Organizational overview

Administrative departments

  • Prime Minister's Secretariat
  • Cabinet Secretariat

Departments reporting directly to the Prime Minister

  • National Awareness Bureau
  • State Budget Office
  • National Security Council
  • State Council
  • Public Service Commission
  • Committee on National Economic and Social Development
  • Committee of the Commission on Public Sector Development
  • Internal Security Command

Departments

  • Office of the State Secretary
  • Public Relations Office
  • Office of the Consumer Protection Committee

Public facilities

  • Thailand Research Fund
  • Thai Public Broadcasting Service
  • Office for Standards and Quality of National Education
  • Office for Congresses and Exhibitions
  • Management of areas for sustainable tourism
  • Office for Knowledge Management and Development
  • Royal Institute of Thailand

See also

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