Background of
The Office of SMEs Promotion
The Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP) was established by the SMEs Promotion Act, B.E. 2543 (2000) with the status of a governmental agency under the supervision of 2 boards as follows:
The National Board of SMEs Promotion is responsible for stipulating SME promotion policies and plans and supervising OSMEP’s work. The Board is chaired by the Prime Minister with the Deputy Prime Minister for Economics assigned to perform on his behalf. The Director General of OSMEP is the Board’s Committee and Secretary.
The Executive Board of the Office of SMEs Promotion is responsible for formulating OSMEP’s administrative policy and controlling, supervising as well as taking charge of OSMEP businesses. The Permanent Secretary of the Industry Ministry is the Chairman of the Executive Board while the Director General of OSMEP is its Committee and Secretary.
Starting its operation on 15th November 2001, OSMEP was at first located on the 2nd floor of the Department of Industrial Promotion at 75/6 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400 before the relocation to TST Tower on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road since 14th December 2001.
The National Board
of SMEs Promotion
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha
Prime Minister
February 2015 – Now
Mr. Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan
Deputy Prime Minister
2nd July 2013 - June 2014
Mr. Kittirat Na-Ranong
Deputy Prime Minister
September 2011 - 1st July 2013
Mr. Trairong Suwannakhiri
Deputy Prime Minister
January 2010 - August 2011
Mr. Korbsak Sabhavasu
Deputy Prime Minister
December 2008 - January 2010
Mr. Olarn Chaipravat
Deputy Prime Minister
October 2008 - December 2008
Mr. Sahas Banditkul
Deputy Prime Minister
September - October 2008
Mr. Suwit Khunkitti
Deputy Prime Minister
February 2008 - August 2008
Mr. Kosit Panpiemras
Deputy Prime Minister
October 2006 - January 2008
Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit
Deputy Prime Minister
August 2005 - September 2006
Mr. Pinit Jarusombat
Deputy Prime Minister
October 2004 - March 2005
Mr. Suchart Chaowisit
Deputy Prime Minister
March 2004 - October 2004
Mr. Somkid Jatusripitak
Deputy Prime Minister
February 2003 - March 2004
Mr. Prommin Lertsuridej
Deputy Prime Minister
October 2002 - February 2003
Mr. chuan Leekpai
Prime Minister
November 1997 - November 2000
The Executive Board
of OSMEP
Mr. Witoon Simachokedee
Permanent Secretary for Industry
October 2009 - August 2014
Mr. Damri Sukhothanang
Permanent Secretary for Industry
October 2008 - September 2009
Mr. Chajkramon Phasukavanich
Permanent Secretary for Industry
October 2004 - March 2007
Mr. Manu Liewpairoj
Permanent Secretary for Industry
October 2001 - January 2004
The Executive
Vice President
Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit
(July 2019 - Now)
Dr.Uttama Savanayana
(December 2016 - July 2019)
Dr.Atchaka Sibunruang
(March 2016 - December 2016)
The Director General
of OSMEP
Asst. Prof. Dr. Veerapong Malai
Director General of OSMEP
May 2020 - Now
Dr. Wimonkan Kosumas
Acting Director General of OSMEP
November 2019 - May 2020
Mr. Suwanchai Lohawatanakul
Director General of OSMEP
October 2017 - October 2019
Mrs.Salinee Wangtal
Director General of OSMEP
September 2015 - September 2017
Dr. Wimonkan Kosumas
Acting Director General of OSMEP
July 2014 - September 2015
Dr. Patima Jeerapaet
Director General of OSMEP
November 2013 - July 2014
Mr. Chawan Svasti-xuto
Acting Director General of OSMEP
May 2012 - October 2013
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn
Director General of OSMEP
October 2009 - May 2012
Mr. Pak Tongsom
Acting Director General of OSMEP
June 2008 - September 2009
Mrs. Jhitraporn Techacharn
Director General of OSMEP
June 2004 - June 2008
Mr. Wiwat winitchaikul
Director General of OSMEP
November 2001- January 2004
