Background
On February 6, 2026, Senior Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Visoth, who oversees the Office of the Council of Ministers, convened an internal leadership meeting to review progress and discuss strategic issues related to the agency’s management and operations.
Key Topics Discussed
Regulatory Review and Digital Legal Database
The meeting examined proposed amendments to improve the procedures for reviewing Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) and the creation of a centralized digital legal database to enhance access and data management.
Annual Work Summary and Planning
Preparations were discussed for the official annual review meeting summarizing 2025 achievements and setting directions for 2026 work plans.
Personnel Appointment Procedures
The leadership reviewed draft procedural regulations regarding the appointment of civil servants within the Office of the Council of Ministers and its affiliated units, including role descriptions, structural updates, staff promotion mechanisms, and job function analysis.
Additional Institutional Improvements
Other issues were addressed to strengthen the quality, efficiency, and productivity of the Office as the Secretariat to the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Leadership Remarks
Senior Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Visoth praised the commitment, professionalism, and unity of the Office’s officials. He acknowledged their contributions to national interests and their active role in supporting displaced communities affected by historical conflicts along the Thai border, including material and financial aid to veterans, injured combatants, and repatriated workers.
He also emphasized the Office’s core functions of coordinating inter-ministerial affairs, reviewing draft laws, policies, and proposals, as well as organizing meetings and facilitating effective governmental operations.
Official Source
Original information source: Office of the Council of Ministers Facebook post
