Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand)
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The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Abrv: MSDHS; Thai: กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์, RTGS: Krasuang Kan Phatthana Sangkhom Lae Khwam Mankhong Khong Manut), is a Thai governmental body responsible for ensuring the welfare of the Thai people.[1] As of 1 September 2023[update], the minister responsible is Varawut Silpa-archa.
กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์ | |
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Formed | 3 October 2002 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
Headquarters | Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok |
Annual budget | 13,342 million baht (FY2019) |
Minister responsible |
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Ministry executive |
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Website | www |
Background
editThe Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) is a Thai government ministry created by the Restructuring of Government Agencies Act of 2002 in 2003 during the administration of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.[2]
Budget
editThe MSDHS fiscal year 2019 budget is 13,342 million baht, down from 13,718 million baht in FY2018.[3]
Organization
editAdministration
edit- Office of the Minister
- Office of the Permanent Secretary
Dependent departments
edit- Department of Social Development and Welfare[4]
- Department of Children and Youth
- Department of Older Persons
- Department of Women's Affairs and Family Development
- Department of Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities
- Youth Housing Council
State enterprises
edit- National Housing Authority
- Office of the Government Pawnshop[5]
Public organization
edit- Community Organizations Development Institute
List of ministers
editName | Took office | Left office | Cabinet | Ref | |
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1 | Anurak Jureimas | 3 October 2002 | 8 November 2003 | Thaksin | [6] |
2 | Sora-at Klinprathum | 8 November 2003 | 10 March 2005 | ||
3 | Pracha Maleenont | 11 March 2005 | 1 August 2005 | ||
4 | Wattana Muangsuk | 2 August 2005 | 8 October 2006 | ||
5 | Paiboon Wattanasiritham | 9 October 2006 | 6 February 2008 | Surayud | |
6 | Sutha Chansaeng | 6 February 2008 | 8 May 2008 | Samak | |
7 | Chawarat Chanwareekul | 24 May 2008 | 2 August 2008 | ||
8 | Anusorn Wongwan | 5 August 2008 | 23 September 2008 | ||
9 | Udomdet Rattansathien | 24 September 2008 | 20 December 2008 | Somchai | |
10 | Witoon Nambut | 24 December 2008 | 3 February 2009 | ||
11 | Issara Somchai | 11 February 2009 | 8 August 2011 | Abhisit | |
12 | Santi Prompat | 9 August 2011 | 30 June 2013 | Yingluck I,II,III | |
13 | Paweena Hongsakul | 1 July 2013 | 22 July 2014 | Yingluck IV | |
14 | Police General Adul Saengsingkaew | 30 August 2014 | 23 November 2017 | First Prayut | |
15 | General Anantaporn Kanchanarat | 24 November 2017 | 8 May 2019 | ||
16 | Juti Krairiksh | 10 July 2019 | 31 August 2023 | Second Prayut | |
17 | Varawut Silpa-archa | 1 September 2023 | Incumbent | Srettha |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About Us; Vision". Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ ตามพระราชบัญญัติปรับปรุงกระทรวง ทบวง กรม พ.ศ. 2545
- ^ "Thailand's Budget in Brief Fiscal Year 2019". Bureau of the Budget. 20 December 2018. p. 85. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Disciplinary actions to be taken against officials cheating welfare funds". 12 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "About Us; Structure". Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "ทำเนียบผู้บริหารประจำกระทรวง". Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand) (in Thai). Retrieved 9 October 2023.