Dr. Narongchai, a Thai economist / technocrat, is known for his continuous involvement in the economic development of Thailand in many capacities, and in ASEAN and APEC affairs.
He has worked on ASEAN and APEC affairs all along, being an initiator of AFTA and APEC Leaders Meeting; has been Chairman of Steering Committee and Vice Chairman of Mekong Institute Council, Chairman of Thailand National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation, Chairman of Khon Kaen University Council, and is a TDRI Founding and Board Member.
He was Minister of Energy, Minister of Commerce, Senator, and member of National Legislative Assembly and an advisor to several Thai PMs; worked as a Board member of National Economic and Social Development Board, Board of Investment, Bank of Thailand, Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand, and Insurance Commission. He also served as Chairman of Thai EXIM Bank.
He is the Board Chairman of MFC Asset Management Plc. and Ananda Property Development Plc. and Brooker Group. And since January 2016, he has been an Independent Non-Executive Director of AIA Group Limited.