Anucha Burapachaisri, the prime minister's deputy secretary-general and acting government spokesman, has resigned to fill a vacancy as a list MP of the United Thai Nation Party.
He tendered his resignation on Monday morning and met caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to say farewell.
Gen Prayut gave him his blessing and wished him well in performing his new duties to the best of his ability and for the good of the country and the people, Mr Anucha said.
