About Smothong Group
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Mr. Tepakul Poonlarp
Chairman of the Board/ Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Tepakul Poonlarp
Chairman of the Board/ Chairman of the Audit Committee
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering), Khon Kaen University
Training
- Director Accreditation Program (DAP) Course No. 68/2008
- How to Develop a Risk Management Plan (HRP) Course No. 20/2018
- Role of the Chairman Program (RCP) Course No. 45/2019
- Directors Certification Program (DCP) Course No. 300/2020
- Advanced Audit Committee Program (AACP) Course No. 55/2025
- Chairman Forum 2017 under the topic “The Role of Chairman in Leading Strategic Risk Oversight”
- Executive Management Course (EMC 33), Capital Market Institute
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2022 – Present | Chairman of the Risk Management Committee / Director / North East Rubber Public Company Limited |
| 2022 – Present | Chairman of the Board of Directors / Independent Director / Chairman of the Audit Committee / Chuwit Farm (2019) Public Company Limited |
| 2023 – Present | Independent Director / Chairman of the Board / Chairman of the Audit Committee / Smothong Group Public Company Limited |
Mr. Seksak Piriyetyanggoon
Vice Chairman of the Board / Chairman of the Executive Committee / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Managing Director–Operations (1)
Mr. Seksak Piriyetyanggoon
Vice Chairman of the Board / Chairman of the Executive Committee / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Managing Director–Operations (1)
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assumption University
Training
- Company Secretary Program (CSP), Batch 75/2016
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 236/2017
- Director Leadership Certification Program (DLCP), Batch 14/2024
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2020 – Present | Director / Sek Quick Cash Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 – Present | Director / Managing Director, Factory Operations / AL Palm Co., Ltd. |
| 2025 – Present | Director / Team Evolution Co., Ltd. |
Mr. Kittipong Puangmala
Director/ Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee/ Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr. Kittipong Puangmala
Director/ Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee/ Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Educational Qualifications
- Higher Vocational Certificate in Electrical Power, Mechanical Engineering Branch, Cement Thai Memorial Highway Technical College
- Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Business Administration, Ramkhamhaeng University
- Master’s Degree, Faculty of Business Administration, Bangkok University
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 231/2016
- Board Nomination and Compensation Program (BNCP), Batch 2/2017
- Successful Formulation & Execution of Strategy (SFE), Batch 46/2024
- Strategic CFO in Capital Markets by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- IPO Roadmap (CEO Executive Program), Batch 3, by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- Energy Management Executive Training Program 2019, Batch 5
- IR Fundamental Course: Basic Knowledge for Investor Relations Professionals, Batch 3, by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- CFO Certification Program, Batch 23, by the Federation of Accounting Professions
- Energy Science Program for Young Executives, Batch 8 (ESP 8), by the Energy Science Institute
- Management Science Program for Senior Executives, Batch 9 (MSS 9), by the National Institute of Development Administration
- Thai–Chinese Young Executive Program (TCGM), Batch 4, by the Thai–Chinese Leadership Institute and Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
- Advanced Agricultural Science Program (AASP), Batch 5, by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Lean for Sustainable Growth, Batch 20, by TMBThanachart Bank
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2020 – Present | Director / Sek Quick Cash Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 – Present | Director / Chief Executive Officer / AL Palm Co., Ltd. |
Mr. Johnson Lim
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director / Managing Director (Innovation and International Trade)
Mr. Johnson Lim
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director / Managing Director (Innovation and International Trade)
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Business (Finance, Accounting and Economics), Oklahoma State University, USA
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 232/2016
- Strategic Board Master Class (SBM), Batch 3/2018
- Director Accreditation Program (DAP), Batch 173/2020
- Boardroom Finance: 3 Financial Measures That Matter Workshop, 2024
- IPO Focus: A Course for Companies Preparing for Upcoming IPOs, 2016
- IPO Roadmap (CEO Executive Program), 2018, by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- The Boss 90, The Ultimate Leader, 90th Edition/2020, by the Management and Psychology Institute (MPI)
- Trends and Directions in M&A, Key Considerations and M&A Strategies, 2021, by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2024 – Present | Director / Managing Director – Innovation and International Trade / AL Palm Co., Ltd. |
Mr. Kusol Sripaoraya
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Kusol Sripaoraya
Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Ramkhamhaeng University
- Master’s Degree in Economics, National Institute of Development Administration
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 257/2018
- How to Develop a Risk Management Plan (HRP), Batch 20/2018
- Advanced Audit Committee Program (AACP), Batch 47/2023
- Strategic CFO in Capital Markets, Batch 5/2017, by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- e-Learning CFO’s Refresher (Thai Version), 2025
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2024 – Present | Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / AL Palm Co., Ltd. |
Mr. Boonma Phonthanakornku
Independent Director / Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Member of the Audit Committee
Mr. Boonma Phonthanakornku
Independent Director / Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Member of the Audit Committee
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Dhurakij Pundit University
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 234/2017
- Board Nomination and Compensation Program (BNCP), Batch 18/2023
- Advanced Audit Committee Program (AACP), Batch 52/2024
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2019 – 2022 | Senior Executive Vice President, Oil Retail Business / PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) |
| 2023 – Present | Independent Director / Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Member of the Audit Committee / Smothong Group Public Company Limited |
Mr. Artong Srihiran
Independent Director / Chairman of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Audit Committee
Mr. Artong Srihiran
Independent Director / Chairman of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Audit Committee
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Kasetsart University
- Master’s Degree in Business Management, University of La Verne, CA, USA
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 200/2015
- Successful Formulation & Execution of Strategy (SFE), 2015
- Director Accreditation Program (DAP), Batch 187/2021
- Risk Management Program for Corporate Leaders (RCL), Batch 35/2024
- Advanced Audit Committee Program (AACP), Batch 52/2024
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2021 – Present | Independent Director / Chairman of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Audit Committee / Suntech Steel Works Public Company Limited |
| 2023 – Present | Independent Director / Chairman of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Audit Committee / Smothong Group Public Company Limited |
Mr. Weerayuth Sajjaphanroj
Independent Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Mr. Weerayuth Sajjaphanroj
Independent Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ramkhamhaeng University
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Thammasat University
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Batch 257/2018
- Advanced Audit Committee Program (AACP), Batch 30/2018
- Advanced Political and Election Development Program, Batch 11/2021 (APED 11)
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2021 – 2025 | Director / Finfinite Asset Company Limited |
| 2012 – Present | Guest Lecturer / Bangkok University |
| 2017 – Present | Director / 28 Law Office Company Limited |
| 2019 – Present | Senior Partner / ES Counsel Company Limited |
| 2023 – Present | Independent Director / Member of the Risk Management Committee / Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee / Smothong Group Public Company Limited |
Mr. Sakda Thongrong
Director /Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director/ Managing Director - Operations (2)
Mr. Sakda Thongrong
Director /Member of the Risk Management Committee / Executive Director/ Managing Director - Operations (2)
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ramkhamhaeng University
Training
- Director Certification Program (DCP), Class 236/2017
- Company Reporting Program (CRP), Class 16/2016
- Company Secretary Program (CSP), Class 75/2016
- Board Reporting Program (BRP), Class 22/2017
- Effective Minutes Taking (EMT), Class 37/2017
Work Experience During the Past 5 Years
| Period | Position / Department / Company |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Director / Evigen Beauty and Cosmetics Co., Ltd. |
| Present | Managing Director–Operations (2) / Smothong Group Public Company Limited |