Cabinet Approves Somsak Anantawat as New Revenue Department Director, Replacing Kulya

The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Somsak Anantawat as the new Revenue Department director, replacing Kulya Tantitemit who previously resigned. On May 19, 2025, the Cabinet approved the promotion of Somsak Anantawat, a tax collection strategy advisor for the energy business group at the Revenue Department, to director of the Revenue Department in place of Kulya Tantitemit. According to the Finance Ministry, Somsak is a career civil servant within the Revenue Department, and officials believe his appointment will provide advantages in policy continuity and administration since he has strong knowledge of the department's organizational structure, tax collection systems, and internal mechanisms, requiring minimal transition time. "Somsak's key strength is his experience in audit and inspection work, which is the department's primary responsibility, especially as the government seeks to improve tax collection efficiency and expand the tax base amid economic slowdown, along with challenges from digital business and cross-border transactions." Somsak has comprehensive qualifications in accounting, law, and public administration, which address the department's needs across multiple dimensions including legal matters, audits, tax interpretation, and large-scale organization management. He also has board experience with state enterprises and private companies, giving him deeper understanding of business structures and private sector constraints, which could be crucial for designing future tax policies that balance collection efficiency with the competitiveness of the business sector.