The Industry Ministry's permanent secretary, Nattapon Rangsitpol, is moving to a prime ministerial adviser post around 3-4 September, as his four-year term ends on 30 September. Minister Wirawut Silpa-archa says the successor will be an insider with industry experience, but no name has been announced and the appointment needs a royal command first. For SMEs dealing with factory permits or industry rules, expect a short gap in ministry leadership and no immediate change to policy; a longer tenure is the stated aim.