MR. SOMCHAI SUJJAPONGSE
Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance

BIRTH DATE/PLACE     :  July 27, 1961

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

        - Ph.D. ECONOMICS : Ohio State University, USA
        - M.A. ECONOMICS : Ohio State University, USA
        - Bachelor of Economics, Chulalongkorn University

WORKING EXPERIENCES

        Oct 1,2011 – Present  :  Director General of Fiscal Policy Office
        Oct 1,2010 – Sept 30,2011  :  Director General of State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO)
        Oct 1,2009 – September 30, 2009  :  Director General of the Customs Department
        Oct 1,2008 – September 30, 2008  :  Director General of the Fiscal Policy Office
                                                      2007  :  Advisor on Fiscal Policy

ROYAL DECORATIONS

        2005 : Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Noble Order of The Crown of Thailand
        2002 : Knight Commander (Second Class) of The Most Exalted Order of The White Elephant
        1999 : Knight Commander (Second Class) of The Most Noble Order of The Crown of Thailand
        1997 : Commander (Third Class) of The Most Exalted Order of The White Elephant
        1995 : Commander (Third Class) of The Most Noble Order of The Crown of Thailand