Mrs. Bilaibhan Sampatisiri

Date of Birth 20 March 1948 Education - B.A. (Honors), Washington State University, U.S.A. - Certificat de la Langue et la Littérature Française, La Sorbonne, Paris, France Position Managing Director, Nai Lert Park Hotel Co., Ltd. Experience - President, Treasure Our Elephants Fund Foundation (1995-Present) - Board of Trustees, the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, (2000-2012) - Member of International Council, Asia Society, New York, U.S.A. (2001-Present) - President, Siam Society under Royal Patronage (1998-2004), (2010-Present) - Member, CASA Asia’s Scientific Committee, Barcelona, Spain (2004-Present) - Managing Director, Nai Lert Park Hotel Co., Ltd. (2009-Present) - President, Lert Sin Foundation (2010-Present)

Mr. Kitti Wasinondh

Date of Birth 23 November 1951 Education - B.A. (Political Science), University - Certificate in Diplomatic Studies University of Oxford, U.K. Position Former Ambassador Experience - Consul General of Thailand in Sydney - Director-General, Department of ASEAN Affairs - Director-General, Department of Information (Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) - Ambassador of Thailand to the United Kingdom - Advisor, the Crown Property Bureau

Gen. Surapong Suwana-Adth

Date of Birth 28 December 1956 Education - B.Sc. (Physics), Virginia Military Institute - M.Sc. (Physics), University of Virginia, U.S.A. - Master of Military Art and Science, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, U.S.A. Position Chief of Joint Staff Experience - Military Attaché to Washington, D.C. - Director, Office of External Relations, Directorate of Joint Intelligence - Director, Office of Policy and Plans, Directorate of Joint Operations - Director of Joint Intelligence - Director of Joint Operations

Mr. Somchai Swangkarn

Date of Birth 12 April 1962 Education - B.A. (Political Science), - M.A. (Social Development), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Position Former Senator from the Professional Sector Experience - Chairman, the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, Rights and Liberties and Consumer Protection - Spokesman, Ad Hoc Committee on the Senate Affairs - Honorary Advisor, the Senate Standing Committee on Corruption Investigation and Good Governance Promotion - Honorary Advisor, the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs - Member of the National Legislative Assembly (2006-2008) - Selected Senator from the Professional Sector (2011)

Mr. Anusart Suwanmongkol

Date of Birth 10 November 1961 Education - B.Econ., University of Sydney, Australia - Diploma in Economics, London School of Economics, University of London, U.K. - M.Sc. (Economics), London School of Economics, University of London, U.K. - M.Sc. (Economics), University of Oxford, U.K. Position Managing Director Experience - Senator for Pattani Province (2006) - Member, Constituent Assembly (2007) - Honorary Consul of the Republic of Peru to Songkhla Province - Managing Director, CS Pattani Hotel - Selected Senator from the Public Sector (2008-2011) - Selected Senator from the Public Sector (2011-2014)

Mr. Chukiert Ratanachaichan

Date of Birth 8 December 1955 Education - LL.B. (2nd Class Honors), - Barrister-at-Law, Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association - M.C.L. (Comparative Law), Southern Methodist University, U.S.A. Position Former Secretary-General of the Council of State Experience - Secretary-General of the Council of State - Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of State - Permanent Law Councillor (Level 10), Office of the Council of State - Councillor of State (Group 6), Office of the Council of State - Thailand’s Working Group of the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear

Maj.Gen. Apirat Kongsompong

Date of Birth 23 March 1960 Education - B.Sc. (Military), Chulachomklao Royal - M.B.A., Southeastern University, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Position Former Commanding General, 1st Division, King’s Guard Experience - First Army Area Deputy Commander - Commanding General, 1st Division, King’s Guard - Commanding General, 15th Military Circle - Commanding General, 11th Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard - Deputy Commanding General, 1st Division, King’s Guard

Gen. Teeradej Meepien

Date of Birth 21 March 1940 Education - B.Sc. (Army), Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy - M.A. (Political Science), Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. - Ph.D. (Honorary) in Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University Position Pensioner/Selected Senator from the Public Sector Experience - Senator (1979-1981) - Director of Joint Intelligence - Commanding General, Armed Forces Security Center - Commanding General, National Defence Studies Institute - Director, War Veterans Organization of Thailand under Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King - Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Parliamentary Ombudsman (2003-2007) - Chief Ombudsman (2007-2010) - President of the Senate (2011-2012)

Khunying Songsuda Yodmani

Date of Birth 17 December 1943 Education - B.Arch. (2nd Class Honors), Chulalongkorn University - M. City Planning, Harvard University Position Managing Director Experience - Managing Director, Thakolsuk Co., Ltd. (1963) - Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University (1972) - Managing Director, Suharit Co., Ltd. (1989) - Managing Director, Supongsa Co., Ltd. (2006) - Architech - Writer

Mr. Noranit Setabutr

Date of Birth 16 November 1941 Education - B.A. (Political Science), (Honors), - Diploma (Sovietology), Fribourg University, Switzerland - M.A. (Diplomacy and World Affairs), Occidental College, U.S.A. (Russian Studies) Columbia University, U.S.A. - LL.D. (Honorary), Royal Roads University, Canada Position Professor, Thammasat University Experience - President, Constituent Assembly, 2007 - Senator - Rector, Thammasat University - Secretary-General, King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Mr. Boonchai Chokwatana

Date of Birth 1 August 1947 Education - B.A. (Political Science), Ramkhamhaeng University - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts), - D.B.A. (Honorary), Position Chairman of Board of Directors, Saha Pathanapibul Public Co., Ltd. Experience - Chairman of Board of Directors, Saha Pathanapibul Public Co., Ltd. - Selected Senator from the Private Sector (2008-2011) and (2011-2014) - Vice Chairman, the Thai Chamber of Commerce - Chairman, the Senate Standing Committee on Economics, Monetary Affairs and Finance - Special Lecturer

Gen. Pairoj Panichsamai

Date of Birth 25 January 1947 Education - B.Sc. (Military), Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy - M.A. (Social Development), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Position Former Deputy Supreme Commander Experience - Army Attaché, Royal Thai Embassy, U.K. - Chairman of Advisory Board, - Deputy Supreme Commander - Member of the National Legislative Assembly (2006)

Adm. Amorntep Na Bangchang

Date of Birth 25 August 1954 Education - B.B.A., Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University - B.Sc., Royal Thai - M.A. (Public and Private Management), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Position Former Deputy Supreme Commander Experience - Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Sattahip Naval Base (2007) - Chief of Staff Officers to Deputy Supreme Commander (2008) - Director of Joint Communications (2008) - Director of the National Defence College, National Defence Studies Institute (2009) - Naval Senior Expert (2010) - Assistant Commander-in-Chief, (2011) - Chairman of the Royal Thai Navy Advisory Board (2012) - Royal Aide-de-Camp (1992-present)

Mr. Maharnnop Dejvitak

Date of Birth 20 October 1942 Education - B.Econ. (honors) Thammasat University Position Special Lecturer Experience - Deputy Secretary of the United Democratic Party (1983-1986) - Deputy Secretary of the Thai People's Political Party (1988-1991) - Executive Committee of Chart Pattana Political Party (1992-2001) - Deputy Leader of Chart Pattana Political Party (2001-2003) - Member of the House of Representatives (Party-List System), Chart Pattana Political Party (6 Aug 2003 - 6 Oct 2004) - Member of the House of Representatives (Party-List System), Thai Rak Thai Party (7 Oct 2004 - 6 Jan 2005) - Academic Advisor and Special Lecturer - Selected Senator from the Academic Sector - President of Association of King Prajadhipok’s Institute (2009-2012) - Honorary President, Association of King Prajadhipok’s Institute (2012-present)

Gen. Chatchalerm Chalermsukh

Date of Birth 7 August 1955 Education - Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School - B.Sc., Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy - M.A., Command and General Staff College Position Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Army Experience - Deputy Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Army

Lt.Gen. Chalermchai Sitthisad

Date of Birth 20 October 1957 Education - Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School - B.Sc., Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Position Commanding General, Special Warfare Command Experience -

Gen. Thawip Netniyom

Date of Birth 27 February 1957 Education - B.Sc. (Military), Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy/Philippine Military Academy - M.Sc. (Computer Science), Naval Postgraduate School, U.S.A. Position Commanding General of Armed Forces Development Command Experience - Military Intelligence and Strategy, Information Technology Comptroller General (Budgeting) - Foreign Affairs - Chief of Staff Officers to Supreme Commander - Royal Aide-de-Camp (2005) - Judge, Military Court (2012)

Mr. Thamrong Dasananjali

Date of Birth 4 September 1946 Education - M.D., - LL.B., Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University - M.P.A. (Public Administration), Chulalongkorn University - Diploma of the Thai Board of Psychiatry, the Medical Council of Thailand Position Former Inspector, Ministry of Public Health acting as Deputy Permanent Secretary (Cluster of Medical Services Development) Experience - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University - Director, Drug Addicts Treatment Coordination Division - Medical Committee Board, Social Security Office - Qualified Committee and Executive Committee, National Scout Organization of Thailand - Secretariat, ASEAN Federation for Psychiatry and Mental Health - Steering Committee, Thailand Tobacco Monopoly, Ministry of Finance

Gen. Nipat Thonglek

Date of Birth 14 October 1955 Education - Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Class 14 - B.Sc., Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Class 25 - M.A., , Missouri, U.S.A. Position Chairman of the Ministry of Defence Advisory Board Experience - Chief of Staff, Intelligence Unit - Director-General, Office of Policy and Plans Directorate of Joint Operations - Director-General, Office of Policy and Plans, Ministry of Defence - Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence

Mr. Sakchai Tanaboonchai

Date of Birth 26 May 1956 Education - Honorary D.B.A., U.S.A. Position Executive Committee, King Prajadhipok’s Institute Experience - Senator (1996-2000) - Standing Committee on Tourism and Sports (1996-2000) - Committee, Sports Authority of Thailand - Committee, Metropolitan Electricity Authority - Committee, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand - Executive Committee, King Prajadhipok’s Institute - Committee, Sermsuk Public Co., Ltd. - Secretary and Board Committee, Ramathibodi Foundation

Mr. Sakthip Krairiksh

Date of Birth 5 September 1947 Education - B.A. (Political Science), Boston University, U.S.A. - M.A. (Public Administration), Bangkokthonburi University - Ph.D. (Public Administration), Bangkokthonburi University - Honorary Ph.D. (Government), Soka University, Japan Position President of University Council, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep Experience - Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia - Ambassador of Thailand to Japan - Ambassador of Thailand to the United States of America - Director-General of Various Departments in Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Sports - Chief, Office of the National Security Council

ACM. Arkom Kanchanahirun

Date of Birth 16 November 1947 Education - B.Sc., (Aeronautical Engineering and Aviation Technology), Academy - M.A. (Political Science), Ramkhamhaeng University Position - Assistant Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force Experience - Commander, Wing 1, 3rd Air Division - Air Attaché, to London, Acting Army Attaché to London, and Acting Air Attaché to Copenhagen - Commandant, Royal Thai Air Force Flying Training School - Director, Directorate of Personnel, Royal Thai Air Force - Assistant Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters - Selected Senator from the Public Sector (2008-2011) - Judge, the Military Supreme Court (2007)

Mr. Nipon Narapitakkul

Date of Birth 12 August 1951 Education - B.A. (Government), Chulalongkorn University - M.A. (Social Development), National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Position Chairman of the Provincial Election Commission of Pattani Province Experience - Received Recognition Letter from Fourth Army Area Command on Solving the Case of Krue Sae Mosque (2004) - Contributed to Solve the Demonstration Problem in Front of Takbai District Police Station (2004) - Received the Outstanding District Chief Award from Department of Provincial Administration - Received the Outstanding Government Officer Award of 5 Southern Provinces from the Royal Audience - Working Group for Solving the Problem of 131 Immigrants in Malaysia - District Chief, Cho-airong District, Narathiwat Province (1996) - District Chief, Panare District, Saiburi District, and Mueang Pattani District, Pattani Province - Deputy Governor, Narathiwat Province (2004) - Vice Governor, Narathiwat Province (2006) - Governor, Pattani Province (2010)