NCPO replaces top energy regulators

NCPO replaces top energy regulators

New members appointed to Energy Regulatory Commission

The National Council for Peace and Order has replaced all the members of the Energy Regulatory Commission, and sacked its secretary-general Kawin Thangsupanich.

The changes were announced by regime chief Gen Prayuth, along with the names of the new appointees, media reports said.

The new members are -- Kraisi Karnasuta, former governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand; Mrs Duangmanee Komaratat; Mrs Patchima Thanasanti, former director-general of the Department of Intellectual Property; Pornthep Thanyapongchai, former governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority;  Watchara Khunawatthanawuthi; Miss Wilaiporn Liwgasemsan, former deputy secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board; and Viraphol Jirapraditkul, director-general of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency.

They will later select a new chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission among themselves.

Gen Prayuth also sacked Mr Kawin as the secretary-general of the commission.

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