The selection of Kittiratt na Ranong, the government-backed candidate for chair of the Central Bank’s board, is under scrutiny as Thailand’s state advisory council has reportedly found him unqualified for the position, according to the source informing “Kaohoon”.
The Office of the Council of State, a body that provides legal counsel to the Thai government, has not yet completed its official vetting process, according to another source familiar with the situation. The current proposal for Kittiratt, who previously served as finance minister and is a stalwart of the ruling party, awaits cabinet approval.
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated on Tuesday that he hasn’t received any formal input from the advisory council but affirmed that a new candidate would need to be selected if Kittiratt is indeed deemed unsuitable.
