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PTT Global Chemical, formed by the merger of PTT Chemical and PTT Aromatics and Refining, has appointed Veerasak Kositpaisal, president and chief executive officer of PTTCH, as its first president and CEO.
Prasert Bunsumpun, chairman of PTTGC, said yesterday that the appointment was effective as of yesterday.
PTTGC, which will be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand tomorrow, will become the second-largest petrochemical firm in Asean after the merger process is completed.
 

Free tour packages for victims
Piyaman Tejabaibun, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, said yesterday that the TCT, the Tourism Ministry and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau would organise two tour packages costing a total of Bt2 million and offer them free to local residents as relief from the mental distress left by the flooding.
On Saturday 500 locals will be given a Siam Park package, while 500 will receive the Emerald Buddha Temple and Chao Phraya Cruise packages on Sunday.