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Pakorn resigns PTTGC chair for Deputy PM role in Anutin 2

Pakorn resigns PTTGC chair for Deputy PM role in Anutin 2

Post Today•Economy•2h ago

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Pakorn Nilprapan resigns as PTTGC Chairman to assume the role of Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs in the 'Anutin 2' government.

  • •Pakorn Nilprapan has resigned from his positions as Chairman and Independent Chairman of PTTGC.
  • •The resignation is effective March 25, 2026, and is a transition to a Deputy Prime Minister role.
  • •He held the PTTGC chairmanship for only one month, having been appointed on February 24, 2026.
  • •Pakorn's move signifies his full-time commitment to a cabinet position as the government's legal expert.

Overview

  • •On March 25, 2026, Pakorn Nilprapan submitted his resignation from PTTGC.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan resigned as Chairman and Independent Chairman of PTTGC.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan resigned in order to prepare for his new role as Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan was appointed Chairman of PTTGC on February 24, 2026.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan's tenure as PTTGC Chairman lasted for one month.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan, aged 57, is transitioning from a senior technocrat to a full-time political executive.
  • •PTTGC officially notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding Pakorn Nilprapan's resignation.
  • •Pakorn Nilprapan is set to join the 'Anutin 2' government as Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs under the Bhumjaithai Party's quota.

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Key Entities

Person

Pakorn Nilprapan(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)
Individual resigning from PTTGC chairmanship to become Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs in the 'Anutin 2' government.
Mr. Preedee Daochai(นายปรีดี ดาวฉาย)
Individual previously holding the Chairman position at PTTGC, whom Pakorn Nilprapan replaced.

Organization

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited(PTTGC)ℹ️
Company from which Pakorn Nilprapan resigned as Chairman.
The Council of State(คณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)
Government body where Pakorn Nilprapan currently holds the position of Secretary-General.
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited(บริษัท ท่าอากาศยานไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
Company where Pakorn Nilprapan holds positions as Independent Director and Audit Committee Member.
AOTℹ️
Abbreviation for Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited.
Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
Financial institution where Pakorn Nilprapan serves as a board member.
BOT(ธปท.)ℹ️
Abbreviation for Bank of Thailand.
The Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️
Regulatory body where Pakorn Nilprapan serves as a board member.
SEC(ก.ล.ต.)ℹ️
Abbreviation for The Securities and Exchange Commission.