Areepong, the energy permanent secretary, will become the secretary general of the commission - a unit under the PM's Office.
Pridiyathorn said that the transfer was a request by the commission and he approved it.
He also noted that Areepong's capability fits both titles, as a former secretary general of the commission. There was no opposition from the Energy Ministry either, he said.
Asked if there would be a reshuffle among economic minister positions, he said no.