The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai: กระทรวงมหาดไทย; RTGS: Krasuang Mahatthai; Abrv: MOI) is an important Cabinet-level department in the Government of Thailand. The Ministry is given wide ranging responsibilities over many aspects. For example the Ministry has responsibility over: local administrations, internal security, citizenship, disaster management, land management, issuing national identity cards and public works. The Ministry is also responsible for appointing 76 Governors of the Provinces of Thailand. The Minister of Interior (Thai: รัฐมนตรีกระทรวงมหาดไทย) is the head of the Ministry, he is appointed by the King of Thailand at the advice of the Prime Minister. Since 30 August 2014, the head of the ministry is retired General Anupong Paochinda.