Thaicom has appointed Paiboon Panuwattanawong as its new CEO and the authorised director. Panuwattanawong, who is currently serving as the chief technology officer, will assume the new charge on October 1, 2015. Panuwattanawong succeeds Suphajee Suthumpun, who, in turn, will assume the role of advisor to the CEO during the leadership transition period from October 1 to December 31, 2015.