Punya Chupanit

Deputy Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Transport

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About the Speaker

Family Name: Chupanit
First Name: Punya
Year of Birth: 1974
Nationality: Thai
Education, (year): B.Eng (Civil) Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
April 1990 to April 1994
M.Eng (Structural Engineering), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangkok, Thailand. September 1994 to April 1996
Ph.D. (Transportation Engineering), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA August 1998 to January 2005
Membership of Professional Societies:
- Member, Council of Engineers, Thailand
- Member, Engineering Institute of Thailand, Thailand
- Member, Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, Thailand
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Employer Ministry of Transportation (Thailand)
Period of Employment October 2025 to Present Position/ Title Held Deputy Permanent Secretary
Job Description Lead the strategic integration of Thailand’s four key transport

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Asia/Bangkok

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Shared Prosperity in Aviation: Connected for Growth – Building a Future Aviation Ecosystem

To maximise Thailand’s socio-economic potential, stronger alignment between the aviation ecosystem and tourism sector is critical. This session convenes government policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to examine how an integrated, future-ready aviation ecosystem can drive shared prosperity and sustainable growth. Discussions will focus on enhancing infrastructure, improving seamless connectivity, fostering destination development, and aligning regulatory frameworks. By strengthening collaboration across stakeholders, the session aims to identify actionable strategies to position Thailand as a highly connected, resilient, and globally competitive tourism and aviation hub.

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Punya Chupanit

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