Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, recently promoted Thaschai Phattanagosai (Fiat) to the position of Senior Corporate Director of Corporate Affairs and Legal.

Thaschai first joined Centara in 2009 in the communications department and worked his way up to Executive Assistant to the Chairman’s Office in 2018.

In his newest role as Senior Corporate Director of Corporate Affairs and Legal, he continues to work closely with the Chairman’s Office overseeing risk management and sustainability development, as well as anti-corruption policies. He also reviews legal advisory services, drafts contracts, agreements and internal policies to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements. 

Thaschai is a PhD candidate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management from Silapakorn University, Thailand. He also holds a master’s degree in International Business Administration from Bournemouth University, United Kingdom. 

“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Thaschai for years, and he has proved himself to be a dedicated member of the team with a capability to manage multiple projects and conduct himself in a discreet and professional manner. I congratulate him in his well-deserved promotion, and I have the highest confidence that he will thrive in his new role with expanded responsibilities,” said Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts.

Over the past two years, Centara has introduced its unique brand of Thai-style hospitality to new destinations in Thailand and the Middle East. More expansion is planned as the company intends to double its properties with new hotels and resorts expected in Japan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, the Maldives, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. 

The latest executive appointment will help to ensure that Centara is well positioned to meet its ambitious goal to become a top 100 global hotel operator within five years.