Mr. Pornchai Theerawet, Director-General of the Excise Department and Chairman of the Government Savings Bank Board, announced that the Board has resolved to appoint Mr. Songpon Cheewapanyanarot as the 18th Director of Government Savings Bank. This appointment received approval from the Bank of Thailand, and the appointment letter was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, on 26 January 2026. The bank held an official contract signing ceremony on 28 January 2026 at the GSB Phiphat Building, Government Savings Bank Headquarters. Mr. Songpon is scheduled to commence his duties on 2 March 2026, with a term of four years per tenure.
The Board of Directors considered that Mr. Songpon Cheewapanyanarot is well-qualified to lead Government Savings Bank, based on his proven success and extensive experience in key roles across various public and private sector organizations. His previous positions include Secretary-General of the Government Pension Fund (GPF), Deputy Managing Director of Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited, Deputy Managing Director of Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, as well as leadership experience in regulatory bodies such as the Deposit Protection Agency. Academically, he holds a master's degree in Finance from Case Western Reserve University, USA. Mr. Songpon is fully equipped and prepared to drive Government Savings Bank forward as a Smart Social Bank, collaborating with the board, executives, and staff to fulfill its mission as a sustainable social bank serving all people.
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