Corporate Profile

Board of Directors

Mr. Kasem Watanachai

Mr. Kasem Watanachai (Age 82 years)

 Position

  • Director
  • Chairman of the CSR Committee for Sustainable Development

 Date of Appointment as a Director

  • March 28, 2018

 Education/Training

  • Honorary Doctor of Medicine, Navamindradhiraj University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, (Educational Administration), North-Chiang Mai University
  • Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Human Resource Development), National Institute of Development Administration
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, Chulalongkorn University
  • Honorary Doctor of Liberal Arts (Educational Administration), Christian University of Thailand
  • Honorary Doctor of Education (Educational Administration), (Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
  • Honorary Doctor of Public Health, Thammasat University
  • Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Management), Walailak University
  • Honorary Doctor of Medicine, Naresuan University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, Eastern Asia University
  • Honorary Doctor of Public Administration, Kasem Bundit University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, (Educational Administration), Chiang Mai Rajabhat Institution
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, (Educational Administration), Chiang Mai University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education (Educational Administration), Mahasarakham University
  • Honorary Doctor of Liberal Arts, Khon Khaen University
  • Honorary Doctor of Education, Mahidol University
  • American Board of Subspecialty in Cardiovascular Disease, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, U.S.A.
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, U.S.A.
  • M.D. (Summa Cum Laude) Chiang Mai University
  • Nation Defense College, Thailand Class 36

 Expertise

  • Strong expertise in Global and Regional Organization Management, Policy Setting and Strategic Planning (Global Vision) and Foreign Affairs
  • Extensive experience of Human Capital Management and Health and Safety and Reginal Medicine/ Telemedicine

 Director Training (1)

  • Director Accreditation Program (DAP) 164/2019, Thai Institute of Directors Association

Board Member/Management of Other Listed Companies on The Stock Exchange of Thailand

  • (None)

Position in Other Company/Organization/Institution (10)

  • Since 2003 Chairperson, Chiang Mai University Council
  • Since 2004 Member of the Executive Committee and Secretary, Anandamahidol Foundation
  • Since 2009 Member of Committee of the Crown Property Bureau
  • Since 2010 Chairman, The Medical Science Division of the Anandamahidol Foundation
  • Since 2015 Executive Chairperson, Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H the Princess Mother
  • Since 2015 Chairman, Foundation for Good Governance on Medicine
  • Since 2016 Privy Councillor (King Rama 10)
  • Since 2017 Executive Director, Thai Junior Encyclopedia Project by Royal Command of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great
  • Since 2018 Vice Chairman, Phradabos Foundation
  • Since 2018 Vice Chairman, the King’s Scholarships for Thai Monks

 5-years Past Experiences and/or Remarkable positions

  • 1989 -1993 President, Chiang Mai University
  • 1991 Member, Legislative Parliament Permanent
  • 1994 Secretary, Ministry of University Affairs
  • 1996 – 1999 Member of the Senate
  • 1997 President, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
  • 2001 Minister, Ministry of Education
  • 2001 – 2016 Privy Councillor (King Rama 9)
  • 2003 Member of Committee and Secretary, Phradabos Foundation
  • 2005 Chairman, Sala Chalermkrung Foundation
  • 2010 Chairman, Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation
  • 2014 – 2019 Chairman, Foundation of Virtuous Youth
  • 2016 Chairperson, Mahidol University Council
  • 2016 Chairman, Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives Foundation
  • 2017 Chairman, the King’s Scholarships for Thai Monks

 Shareholdings (Ordinary Shares) (as at December 31, 2023)

  • Held personally: (None)
  • Held by Spouse or minor children: (None)

 Family Relationship among Directors and Executives

  • (None)

 Support and Consult through activities related to the Company businesses

  • Support and consult on innovation by visiting company products, services, research and development exhibition of all related businesses.