Charnsilp has high experience at PTT, particularly in technology, and is expected to help the company strengthen its strategy is terms of disruptive technology to find new markets.

He also has the vision to take forward the “Change for Future of Thailand 4.0” policy to lead PTT into becoming an organisation with pride, transparency, sustainability and a promising future, Piyaswas said.

According to PTT, Charnslip has not been accused by the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the palm-oil scandal, as reported by some media.

He therefore has the qualifications to serve in management at state enterprises or public companies listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand.