Source: Thailand Post chief named

Source: Thailand Post chief named

Korkij Danchaivichit, deputy secretary-general of the telecom regulator, has been selected as new chief executive of Thailand Post in a board meeting on Monday, according to a source at the company's board who requested anonymity.

He will replace Smorn Terdthampiboon, who finishes her term at the end of this month.

Mr Korkij was one of seven candidates vying for the top job at Thailand Post, whose recruiting process kicked off late last year.

Only Mr Korkij and another candidate were given a chance to present their visions in the final round, the source said.

Korkij: Did not confirm posting

The new chief must be able to improve business capability, generate new revenue streams and cope with intense competition driven by international logistics providers, the source said.

Mr Korkij will continue to work at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) until all the related processes are completed, including approval by Digital Economy and Society (DES) minister, acknowledgement by the State Enterprise Policy Commission and contract negotiation.

Yesterday Mr Korkij told the Bangkok Post he was called to show up at the board meeting to introduce himself. He refused to divulge further details.

"I am still working as an NBTC executive responsible for related tasks, especially the multi-band spectrum auction on Feb 16, which is the most crucial event for the NBTC this year," said Mr Korkij, 51.

From January to Dec 17, 2019, Thailand Post recorded the most revenue from delivery business at 24 billion baht, followed by Kerry Express Thailand (12 billion) and DHL Express International Thailand (7 billion).

The source said the company was instructed by DES Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta to boost competency following the influx of international postal and logistics providers in the market.

Despite maintaining the lead position in the market, Thailand Post's market share in the delivery business has almost halved over the past few years.

The company, the source said, has yet to improve operations or maximise resources such as personnel who have extensive knowledge of specific areas and are familiar with local communities.

The 136-year-old firm has 1,300 post offices nationwide.

Mr Buddhipongse previously urged Thailand Post to encourage all offices to help locals have access to online marketplaces. Local merchants can sell their products on the company's website, Thailandpostmart.com.

Post offices will also serve as point of sale (POS) spots for local products sold via the e-marketplace.

The minister said the POS expansion is needed to build up community economies and raise income for rural people, as well as create a new revenue stream.

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