On June 10, the Royal Gazette published an official announcement from the Prime Minister's Office regarding the appointment of a new Supreme Administrative Court Judge.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutthima Piphatpiboon has been royally appointed to serve as a Supreme Administrative Court Judge, effective March 11, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive selection process that began with the Administrative Court Judicial Committee's approval during their 329-11/2024 meeting on November 20, 2024.
The selection process followed legal procedures under Section 15, Paragraph 3 of the Administrative Court Establishment and Administrative Case Procedure Act B.E. 2562 and its amendments. After the committee's approval, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the nomination to the Senate on December 12, 2024.
The Senate confirmed the appointment during their 17th meeting of the second ordinary session on February 24, 2025. Following Senate approval, the Administrative Court Office requested royal endorsement for the appointment.
The announcement, dated June 9, 2025, was signed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the person receiving the royal command. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutthima's appointment represents the culmination of a thorough vetting process involving multiple government branches and ultimately receiving royal approval.