The Economic Party has launched a 15-member economic advisory team, recruiting experts in economics. and the startup business sector to collaborate in defining Thailand's economic development direction.
Today, 12 Jan 2026 11:00 GMT+7, General Rangsee Kitiyanansap, leader of the Economic Party, together with Mr. Chris Potranan, party chairman responsible for policy, held a press conference at the Princeton Hotel to unveil the party's fifth policy, "Nation and Economy Transformation." This key economic policy aims to drive the country toward stable, sustainable growth and tangible reduction of economic inequality. They also introduced the party's 15-member economic advisory team, consisting of academics, experts, and experienced national economic figures, to jointly determine Thailand's economic development direction, including:
1. Police Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Saensuk Uthayanin a former police forensic officer with the Police Forensic Office.
She specializes in forensic work, especially DNA analysis.
She holds a PhD in Biological Science from Flinders University, South Australia, Australia.
She resigned from the police force in 2021, committed to justice and aims for politics to truly serve the people, upholding national security and sovereignty. Her expertise lies in DNA analysis and forensic science.
2. Associate Professor Dr. Kitti Limsakul
Education
Bachelor of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University.
Master of Economics (English program), Thammasat University.
Doctor of Economics, Nagoya University, Japan (Japanese government Monbusho Scholarship).
Experience
Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University (1979–1986).
Highest academic rank: Associate Professor, Level 9. Appointed Professor and project leader at Saitama University, Saitama, Japan (2016–2020).
Notable work: Developed the self-sufficiency policy “One Tambon–One Product (OTOP)” for the Thai Rak Thai government.
3. Dr. Chulabutr Khatancharoen
Expertise: Satellites, rare earth elements, natural resources, and applying space data for environmental management.
Education
Bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley (Resource Allocation and Environment).
Master's degree from University of Tokyo (Advanced Agricultural Science Technology).
PhD from University of Tokyo (Application of Satellites in Environmental Resource Management, Forestry, and Climate Change) Science from Space.
First Thai selected for the UK Space Agency Accelerator program and co-founder of a startup using "satellite imagery + AI" to survey Earth's surface resources.
Experience
Surveyed the Amazon rainforest (Peru) using satellite data.
Utilized LiDAR and AI in collaboration with UK startups.
Expert on forest change and wildfires in Siberia (Russian Far East).
Received research grants from Russian and Japanese governments.
Policy advisor on biodiversity (GIZ and Thai Senate), focusing on using scientific data to protect Thai resources and communities.
4. Apirat Khongchanakul Experienced executive and entrepreneur currently investing in startups in Thailand and Australia.
Experience
Held strategic management positions at Samsung Electronics, True Corporation, and Roland Berger.
Worked with McKinsey & Company.
Experience includes hedge funds in New York and Hong Kong, and the World Bank in Washington, D.C.
Expertise in Corporate Transformation, IoT, AI applications, and public policy.
Education
First-class honors Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Mahidol University; Master's degrees from Columbia University (Fulbright Scholar) and University of Cambridge.
5. Dr. Akkarawet Chotinuramon
Education: PhD in Finance, University of Birmingham.
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Chulalongkorn University.
Roles: Real estate businessman, independent economics academic, financial educator.
Achievements: Founded the Arm’s Finance page; formerly part of the Kla Party economic team proposing “Gray Economy” and “Kla Green Deal” concepts; former Dean of the Business Administration Faculty at Rangsit University (2001–2002).
6. Dr. Panadda Leelaudomlipi
Experience: Former director of multiple hospitals including Srimuangmai Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani Province (Ministry of Public Health), Bangkhunthian Elderly Hospital (Bangkok Medical Department), and Bangna Hospital (Bangkok Medical Department).
Education/Profession
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.
Board-certified dermatologist, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
Academic roles: Adjunct lecturer, Dermatology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University.
Teacher Assistant (medical instructor), Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
7. Dr. Piriya Uraiwong
Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi.
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas (USA).
PhD in Engineering, Kochi University of Technology (Japan).
Experience
Former civil servant at the Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Member of the Mekong River Commission in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Technical advisor for Thailand's water sector climate change adaptation project (German International Cooperation).
Climate change project portfolio manager, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Current role: Independent academic engineering consultant.
8. Dr. Wanwiwat Kesawa
Positions: Former Deputy Mayor of Saraburi City; Executive Director of Strategy, Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EEC Office).
Experience
Adjunct Lecturer and Visiting Research Fellow at several leading universities in Japan.
Former Deputy Director, New Business Development Fund, Ministry of Education, Thailand, managing syndicated loans worth approximately USD 160 million to support startups and innovation.
Education/Scholarships
Japanese government scholarship (Monbusho Scholarship).
PhD in Economics from Saitama, Japan, and Chulalongkorn University.
9. Mr. Natthapong Jitcharoen Executive and entrepreneur in innovative technology startups and international trade (East Asia–Europe).
Education
Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok.
Experience
Enterprise-level digital technology.
Audited government digital technology according to international standards and key government laws (former auditor at the Office of the Auditor General).
Special digital technology advisor to the EEC, state enterprises, and public companies.
Expertise in enterprise architecture, advanced system analysis, system simulation, and development of digital platforms following software engineering standards.
Skills in aviation service business/maintenance and smart agriculture/biotechnology.
10. Mr. Chatchaphon Boonthanapiboon Businessman, owner of the FOD brand, director of the International Business Advisory Center, executive at Hero Biotech Co., Ltd., and representative of Global Exchange Co., Ltd.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Chulalongkorn University.
11. Mr. Thanat Charoenmin Top executive with leading companies in Thailand and abroad.
Experience
Former Marketing Director – Industrial Sector, Intel Corporation (USA).
Former Managing Consultant, IBM Corporation (USA).
Former Assistant Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Group Public Company Limited.
Education
Bachelor's degree from North Texas State University; MBA from Thammasat University.
12. Mr. Norawit Unakul Role: Executive of an AI company.
13. Dr. Piyachat Chotichuang
Education
PhD in Business Administration, Ramkhamhaeng University.
Master's in Business Administration, Ramkhamhaeng University.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University.
Bachelor of Laws, Ramkhamhaeng University (currently studying).
Higher Vocational Certificate (Diploma) in Electronics, Pathumwan Technical College.
Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Kasempol Polytechnic School.
Experience/Role
Managing Director, CCM Interpressor Co., Ltd.
Co-founder of Aruni Legal and Accounting Office.
14. Assistant Professor Dr. Krisitisak Poolsawat
Education
PhD in Music Research and Development, Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University.
Currently Assistant Professor in Business Administration.
15. Mr. Panthaphat Koomwichean Marketing Manager, Air Orchids and Lab Co., Executive of Air Orchids Orchid Garden.
Education
High school graduate, Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (1997).
Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management, Asian University (2003).
Master's degree in International Marketing Management, Bournemouth University, UK (2004).
Experience
Executive of Air Orchids Orchid Garden (2004–present).
Public relations for the Thai Orchid Exporters Association (2007–present).
Subcommittee member for Vocational Education (2015–present).
Advisor to the Thai Orchid Entrepreneurs Cooperative (2019–present).
Advisor to the Thai Orchid Entrepreneurs Association (2019–present).
Notable achievements
Promoted and participated in marketing activities for Thai orchids domestically and internationally.
Winner of the SME Thailand competition in 2011 (SME Breakthrough).
Brand presenter for multiple brands (DTAC, MAZDA BT-50, HONDA, TOYOTA REVO/Youth Millionaire Show).
Supported orchids at national events and public benefit activities/fundraising for various agencies, including hospitals.
Supported research and development of orchid varieties to increase economic value.
Collaborated with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Suvarnabhumi Airport to distribute orchids for market expansion (2020).
Opened the garden for free study visits, sharing comprehensive knowledge of orchid agribusiness.
Special guest speaker for government agencies.
Co-organizer of the premium orchid event at Klong Phadung Krung Kasem Market.
First runner-up in landscaping and orchid judging at the 12th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC 12) at Muang Thong Thani (2016).
Outstanding PIM Agricultural Network Award in the Young Farmer Model category (2019).
Certificate of support from the Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province (2019).
Outstanding Alumni Award (2020).
Award for supporting vocational education management in the agricultural occupational group (2022).
Participated in organizing SX 2022 “Sufficiency, Sustainability for the World” (2022), receiving multiple awards for supporting security and government agencies. Orchid varieties developed by Air Orchids have been granted royal names, including “Chompoonakarin” (2007), “Somsawalee” (2007), “Muang Ratchakumari” (2014), and “Raktasirin” (2014).