Three new qualified directors have been appointed to the Bank of Thailand, effective today.

The Ministry of Finance has appointed three new qualified members to the Bank of Thailand's board: Disthat, Nopadol, and Onfah, effective immediately, completing the board of the Bank of Thailand to a total of 12 members.

May 20, 2026. News reports from the Bank of Thailand (BOT) reveal that the Minister of Finance has issued an order appointing three qualified members to the BOT Board of Directors, effective today (May 20, 2026). The appointments are as follows:

• Mr. Disthat Hotrakit
• Mr. Noppadon Pherirerk
• Ms. Onfa Wechachiwa

The Bank of Thailand's board of directors consists of 12 members and 1 secretary, comprising:

• Mr. Somchai Sajjapong, Chairman of the Board.
• Mr. Witai Rattanagorn, Vice Chairman of the Board.
• Mrs. Rung Mallikamas, committee member
• Mr. Piti Disayathat, Director.
• Ms. Suwannee Jetsadasak, Director.
• Mr. Danucha Pichayanant, Director.
• Mr. Vinit Visetsuwannapoom, Director.
• Ms. Chunhachit Sangmai, Committee Member.
• Ms. Pornanong Busaratrakul, Director.
• Mr. Disthat Hotrakit, Director.
• Mr. Noppadol Pheriruek, Director.
• Ms. Onfah Wechachiva, Director.
• And Mr. Chiranuwat Thanyacharoen, Secretary.

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Thailand has the authority and responsibility to generally supervise the business and operations of the Bank of Thailand in accordance with the Bank of Thailand Act, B.E. 2485 (1942), as amended by the Bank of Thailand Act (No. 4), B.E. 2551 (2008), and is scheduled to meet at least once a month.

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