Ministry of Tourism and Sports was established according to the Reorganization of Ministries Act, B.E. 2545, division 5 according to section 14 which determines that Ministry of Tourism and Sports shall have the authority relating to promoting and developing tourism, sports, education, recreation industries, and other government services as prescribed by the law. Ministry of Tourism and Sports shall have the following government services according to section 15;
(1) Office of the Minister
(2) Office of the Permanent Secretary
(3) Office of Sports and Recreation Development
(4) Office of Tourism Development