Ministry of Interior (Thailand)

Ministry of Interior
กระทรวงมหาดไทย
Seal of Rajasiha by Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong
Ministry overview
Formed1 April 1892 (1 April 1892)
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
HeadquartersPhra Nakhon, Bangkok
Annual budget371,802 million baht (2019)
Minister responsible
  • Songsak Thongsri, Minister
Deputy Ministers responsible
  • Minister
  • Sakda Wichiansilp, Deputy Minister
  • Sasithorn Kittidhrakul, Deputy Minister
Ministry executive
  • Unsit Sampuntharat, Permanent Secretary
Websitewww.moi.go.th

The Ministry of Interior (Thai: กระทรวงมหาดไทย, RTGS: Krasuang Mahatthai) is a cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The ministry has wide ranging responsibilities. It is responsible for local administration, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, road safety, land management, issuance of national identity cards, and public works. The ministry is responsible for appointing the 76 governors of the Provinces of Thailand. The Minister of Interior (Thai: รัฐมนตรีกระทรวงมหาดไทย) is the head of the ministry. He is appointed by the King of Thailand on the recommendation of the prime minister. Since 1 September 2023, the head of the ministry has been Anutin Charnvirakul. He is aided by two deputy ministers. The FY2019 budget of the ministry is 371,802 million baht.

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