Name of new BoT chief to be presented to cabinet on Tuesday

Thai cabinet approves state bank CEO as next central bank chief

BANGKOK -- The Thai cabinet on Tuesday approved Vitai Ratanakorn, who currently runs a state-owned bank, as the next governor of the Bank of Thailand,

Name of new BoT chief to be presented to cabinet on Tuesday

The nomination for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand is set to be submitted for cabinet approval on Tuesday, with Vitai Ratanakorn, president of the Government Savings Bank, highly likely to be the name put forward by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

Vitai Ratanakorn Tapped as New Thai Central Bank Governor - Fintech Singapore

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved Vitai Ratanakorn as the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, Reuters reported citing a government spokesperson. Vitai currently heads the state-owned Government Savings Bank, and his appointment will require formal royal endorsement before he begins his five-year term on 1 October. He will take over from current governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, who is stepping down due to reaching the mandatory retirement ag…

Thailand Names Vitai Ratanakorn as New Central Bank Governor

Thailand’s cabinet has officially approved Vitai Ratanakorn as the country’s next central bank governor, marking a significant shift in the nation’s monetary policy leadership. The appointment, announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, sets the stage for a new era at the Bank of Thailand (BOT) as the country grapples with economic challenges. The 54-year-old Vitai, ... Read more The post Cabinet Picks Vitai Ratanakorn to Head Thailand’s Central Bank …

Thai Cabinet approves Vitai Ratanakorn as next central bank chief

Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday (Jul 22) gave its approval for Vitai Ratanakorn to be the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, a government official said.

Vitai Ratanakorn picked as Thailand's next central bank governor - Thai Newsroom

By Reuters and published by Mint THAILAND’S cabinet on Tuesday (July 22) approved Vitai Ratanakorn, a state-owned bank head and former private sector executive, to be the country’s next central bank governor. The cabinet’s approval of the 54-year-old for the position is subject to royal assent. If endorsed, Vitai’s five-year term running the Bank […] The post Vitai Ratanakorn picked as Thailand’s next central bank governor appeared first on Thai…