BANGKOK – Thailand will name former corporate energy executive and central bank board member Pichai Chunhavajira as its new finance minister, taking over the role from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, according to two government sources.

Mr Pichai, 75, who was Mr Srettha’s adviser, resigned as chair of Bangchak Corporation earlier on April 25, having been in the post since 2012. Earlier in 2024, he was appointed chair of the board of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.