Bangkok, 05 October, 2017 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has restructured the seven Deputy Governor positions effective from 1 October, this year.
Mrs. Sujitra Jongchansitto, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, has become Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, overseeing the development and promotion of tourism products and services in line with the demands of both travellers and investors.
Mr. Santi Chudintra, Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning, has become Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and the South Pacific). The position oversees the marketing and promotion of Thai tourism products and services, and the cooperation with potential partners in Asia and the South Pacific, to attract tourists from these markets.
Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and the South Pacific), has become Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas). The position oversees the marketing and promotion of Thai tourism products and services, and the cooperation with potential partners in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Americas, to attract tourists from these markets.
Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas), has become Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications. The position oversees the planning and execution of strategic advertisement and public relations campaigns across all media channels to ensure the positive image of Thailand as a preferred tourist destination.
Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, has become Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning. The position oversees the organisational policy, overall marketing strategy planning, monitoring and evaluation, and crisis management through the use of sophisticated information technology.
Mr. Noppadon Pakprot, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, has become Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing. The position oversees the planning and execution of domestic tourism campaigns to encourage Thais and expariates to travel more within Thailand.
Mr. Charun Ohnmee, Advisor 10, has become Deputy Governor for Administration, overseeing human resources, finance, the organisation’s rules and regulations as well as bylaws.
Meanwhile, Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, formerly Executive Director of the Office of the Governor, has been appointed Advisor 10. The position is to offer recommendations and suggestions to the TAT Governor in line with the organisational structure and policy, as well as to provide assistance to the Deputy Governors on the management and operation of tourism campaigns and projects.
