Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Pichai Chunhavajira, announced today (July 14, 2025) that he has signed off on the nomination for the next Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT). The nominee will be presented to the Cabinet for consideration on July 15, 2025. However, Mr. Pichai declined to disclose the name of the candidate, hinting reporters to wait and see tomorrow.
Mr. Pichai emphasized that whoever is nominated will be able to work collaboratively with the government, noting there are no personal issues with the Bank of Thailand and that cooperation has proceeded smoothly.
The selection process reached a major milestone on June 24, 2025, when the BoT Governor Selection Committee submitted the names of two candidates, both of whom had progressed through a round of interviews and vision presentations, for the finance minister’s consideration. The shortlisted candidates are Mrs. Roong Poshyananda Mallikamas, Deputy Governor responsible for Financial Institution Stability at the BoT, and Mr. Withai Ratanakorn, Director of the Government Savings Bank.
The final appointment will be announced following the Cabinet’s formal review.
