The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the appointment of four new deputy governors as part of its annual organisational reshuffle.
By doing so, TAT is able to strengthen leadership across key strategic areas.
At the same time, this annual move reflects TAT’s commitment to advancing its long-term tourism vision under a structure led by current governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and supported by eight deputy governors overseeing administration, policy, product development, marketing, and innovation.
Kiatphaibool remarked: “This new leadership structure will strengthen TAT’s ability to deliver on the ‘New Thailand Vision 2026,’ ensuring that our tourism growth is innovative, inclusive, and sustainable.”
Meet the new deputy governors
Akkarawit Taphasit was promoted to deputy governor for administration, having previously served as executive director of the Tourism Investment Promotion Department.
Meanwhile, Chuwit Sirivajjakul was promoted to deputy governor for policy and planning following his previous role as executive director for the East Asia Region.
Nat Kruthasoot was named to the post of deputy governor for tourism products and business following his stint as executive director of the Events Department.
TAT’s new deputy governor for international marketing in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas is Chiravadee Khunsub, her appointment becoming official for a position she has held since April of this year.
Prior to her appointment, Khunsub served as deputy governor for tourism products and business.
These latest appointments bolster the TAT leadership team which currently consists of deputy governor for international marketing in Asia and the South Pacific Pattaraanong Na Chiangmai; deputy governor for digitalisation, research, and development Kittipong Prapattong, deputy governor for marketing communications Nithee Seeprae, and deputy governor for the domestic market Apichai Chatchalermkit.
