Veeris Ammarapala
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Veeris Ammarapala | |
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วีริศ อัมระปาล | |
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| 20th Governor of the State Railway of Thailand | |
| Assumed office 19 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nirut Maneephan |
Veeris Ammarapala (Thai: วีริศ อัมระปาล) is a Thai state enterprise executive, serving as the 20th Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Veeris holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial engineering from Thammasat University, a MS in Operations research from Columbia University, and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Rutgers University.[3][1]
Career
[edit]Veeris previously served as Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).[4] In 2024, upon becoming governor of SRT, he stated that his aim is to turn Thailand into a railway service hub for ASEAN.[5] His proposals include double tracking, developing SRT properties to increase revenue, and accelerating the payment of SRT debt.[5][6][7] Veeris has committed to finishing the Bangkok–Nong Khai high-speed railway to connect Thailand with Laos during his tenure.[8][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "SRT's new chief unveils strategy to transform Thailand's rail network". nationthailand. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ a b Hutasingh, Onnucha (19 September 2024). "SRT chief set high-speed rail deadline". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Hong Kong Summit 2022". www.hongkongsummit.com. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Apisitniran, Lamonphet (3 September 2024). "IEAT sees record land sales". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ a b Wancharoen, Supoj (20 September 2024). "SRT outlines 'rail service for Asean'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Accumulated debt of 300bn uphill challenge for new SRT governor". nationthailand. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Hutasingh, Onnucha (6 November 2024). "State railway sees 'huge promise' in 28 land plots". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Thailand, Laos, China tie up to revolutionise cross-border logistics". nationthailand. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.