The transfer is scheduled to be among the regular annual transfer of Thai officials in line with the government “budget year”, from October 1 to September 30.
Gov Nisit is named on the list of provincial governors tabled for transfer on Oct 1 to be reviewed – and approved – by the Cabinet later today. (See story here.)
“This is just a normal transfer,” Gov Nisit said, confirming that he is listed to be transferred to serve as Governor of Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok.
“I have no official comments just yet,” he said. “Transfers are normal for officials, and I am flexible to move.”
Gov Nisit also confirmed that he had yet to be informed who will replace him as Governor of Phuket.
However, he added that he believed former Phuket Vice Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada was top candidate.
Gov Nisit, if transferred on Oct 1, will have served just one year as Phuket's top government official, after taking up the post on Oct 1 last year. (see story here.)