Centara Appoints Pornchanok Thongrungrot as Corporate Public Relations Director

(14/02/23)  Centara has appointed Pornchanok Thongrungrot as Corporate Public Relations Director.

Pornchanok, or Pao as she is known, has worked with Centara since 2015 when she joined the company as Assistant Corporate Public Relations Manager.

Pornchanok 'Pao' Thongrungrot

Since then, her talent and professionalism have helped her to achieve a series of promotions that have provided her with the necessary experience to lead the group’s Corporate Public Relations division.

In addition to Centara, Pao has worked with many local and global brands across multiple industries, including Boots Retail Thailand, Yum Restaurants International (KFC and PizzaHut Thailand), and TTMWM - an affiliate of Toyota Motor Thailand.

“Ever since Pao joined Centara in 2015, we have been hugely impressed by her ability and expertise. She has a natural understanding of the PR industry and excellent inter-personal skills, which enables her to build and maintain strong relations and generate positive media coverage,” said Tom Thrussell, Vice President Brand, Marketing & Digital, Centara Hotels and Resorts. “Also, being of the millennial generation, she is at the forefront of all the latest media trends and social media platforms. I am delighted that Pao has been promoted to the role of Corporate Public Relations Director and look forward to continuing to see her flourish for many years to come.”

Pao speaks fluent English and Thai.

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