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Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand) 
Summary
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 | |
 Seal of the Lord of Creatures | |
 Ministry HQ in 2021 | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| 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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| Website | www |
Background edit
The 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 edit
The MSDHS fiscal year 2019 budget is 13,342 million baht, down from 13,718 million baht in FY2018.[3]
Organization edit
Administration 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 edit
| Name | Took office | Left office | Cabinet | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 edit
References 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.