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Former Governor appointed Honorary Advisor to Chamber of Commerce

Former Governor appointed Honorary Advisor to Chamber of Commerce

PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) has appointed former Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as its new Honorary Advisor, strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors to support the island’s economic growth.


By The Phuket News

Thursday 9 October 2025 11:12 AM


 

The appointment was made during the Chamber’s monthly board meeting held at Phuket Country Club, chaired by Chamber President Kongsak Khoophongsakorn.

The meeting was attended by board members, former presidents, advisors and members of the Young Entrepreneurs Chamber (YEC). 

Mr Sophon, who concluded his two-year term as Governor of Phuket on Sept 30, will provide strategic advice to the Chamber in guiding the province toward sustainable economic development.

The meeting also welcomed newly appointed Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra and his wife, honorary President of the Phuket Red Cross, Ms Ruedeewan, marking their first official engagement with the province’s business community.

PCC President Mr Kongsak noted that the Chamber and its partners in the private sector remain committed to close cooperation with government agencies to advance Phuket’s economic and social development policies, ensuring balanced and stable progress across all sectors.