The Rubber Authority of Thailand (กยท.) has had no permanent governor since 15 July 2024. The board appointed Wirit Amrapal as acting governor from 17 August 2026 and set up a new search committee; the secretariat estimates about 4 months to appoint a full governor. The board chair warned that the acting head has limited powers, which could delay rubber price measures. Rubber farmers and rubber-linked businesses should expect slower policy decisions. The board meets again in late August on the rubber buffer stock, auction and carbon credit projects.