Locations
Bangkok
We have two offices in Bangkok. Our main office is on the 28th floor of Sathorn Square with part of our audit team housed in Sathorn Thani 1 across the road.
The two offices are home to over 100 of our people and include professionals with extensive experience not only in Thailand but across the world. In addition to audit Bangkok office is the main base for our legal, tax, business solutions, BOI and wealth preservation groups.
Service areas:
- Assurance/Audit
- BOI
- Bookkeeping
- Corporate Secretarial
- Business Solutions
- Legal
- Notarial services
- PKF People including
- Payroll
- Tax
- Transfer pricing
- Wealth Preservation
- Work permits
Sector specialties:
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial services
- Listed Companies
- Steel
- Real Estate
Key People
Chutinun Wannapirun
Director
Professional Experience
- More than 16 year experience in corporate legal field
- 8 years at Baker Tilly and BDO Richfield
- Serving more than 100 clients with services including:
- Companies Establishment
- Foreign Branch Office and Representative Office Establishment
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Foreign Business License (FBL)
- Legal Due Diligence
- Dissolution and Liquidation
- Labour Laws Advice
- Commercial Agreements
- Work permit & Visas
- Corporate Secretarial
- Notary services
- Personal Data Protection Laws (PDPA)
Industry Expertise
- More than 16 year experience in corporate legal field
- 8 years at Baker Tilly and BDO Richfield
- Serving more than 100 clients with services including:
- Companies Establishment
- Foreign Branch Office and Representative Office Establishment
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Foreign Business License (FBL)
- Legal Due Diligence
- Dissolution and Liquidation
- Labour Laws Advice
- Commercial Agreements
- Work permit & Visas
- Corporate Secretarial
- Notary services
- Personal Data Protection Laws (PDPA)
Professional Qualifications
- Lawyer License from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Member of Thai Bar Association
- Notarial Services Attorney License from the Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Bachelor degree of Law Degree from Thammasat University
- Business Taxation and International Taxation Training Course from Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
Gareth Ellis
Head of Data Analytics & Research
Professional Experience
- 40 years market research experience
- Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa
- Data, analytics, value extraction
- Consumer, shopper, customer insights projects & consultancy
- Coaching, learning & development, facilitation
Industry Expertise
- FMCG Retail
- Media
- Durables
- Consumer Electronics
- Sports Equipment
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Combined Honours in Geography & Statistics)
Gawinpob Pridi
Partner
Professional Experience
Gawinpob is the Certified Public Accountant approved by The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand. He has over 18 years of experience in external audit. Previously, he worked with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Jaiyos Audit Co., Ltd. in Thailand as Audit Manager. In the year 2011, he was selected by Deloitte & Touche LLP to join the Global Development Program (GDP) at Philadelphia office, Pennsylvania, United States, as Audit Senior/Assistant Manager for 18-month programme.
He is specialized in IFRS, TFRS, US GAAPs and Financial Packages. He has been advising international and public companies at PKF. He is also a visiting professor at some universities and a lecturer for the Financial Statement Analysis courses invited by the Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce.
Industry Expertise
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Services
- Construction
- Food and beverage
- Hotel and hospitality
- Airline
Professional Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Auditor approved by The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand
- BBA (Accounting), First-Class Honours (GPA 3.9/4.0), Rajamangala University of Technology, Bangkok Commercial Campus (Panityachakarn Pranakorn)
- Diploma (Accounting), Bangna Commercial College, Highest GPA (GPA 4.0/4.0)
- Deloitte Reached Award Year 2004
- Deloitte Management Excellence for Manager Program 2013
John Sim
Chairman
Professional Experience
John has over 40 years experience in the accounting profession, most of them with KPMG in the UK, US, Middle East, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. He established PKF Thailand in 2012 and for 6 years was the Global CEO of PKF International. He has been based in Thailand since 2001.
- Partner in KPMG US firm 1986 to 2001
- Regional Executive Partner for KPMG Asia Pacific 1992 to 2001
- CEO KPMG Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos 1997 to 2003
- Regional Executive Partner and COO KPMG Thailand 2001 to 2012
- CEO PKF International 2013 to 2019
- Chairman PKF Thailand 2012 –
Industry Expertise
- Hospitality
- International Schools
- Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Consumer Goods
Professional Qualifications
- MA In Economics (University of Cambridge)
- Chartered Accountant (Scotland)
- Certified Public Accountant (Colorado)
Nathaphol Srichakkhot
Director
Professional Experience
- He is an engagement leader in core audit function and IT audit (IT general control and application control testing) for public entities and companies under SEC regulatory, especially in industrial market and digital assets.
- He has taken the responsibility role in communicating key issues from audit and IT general control testing with management and audit committee.
- He was a lecturer/speaker in topics relating to auditing, IS/IT audit and digital assets accounting and auditing at Chulalongkorn Business School, Khon Kaen Business School, Sripatum University, Rangsit University, and private courses for corporates.
- Practical experiences in accounting, advisory and IT audit: TFRS, SEC regulations, and ISACA Framework
Industry Expertise
- Digital assets / cryptocurrency
- Manufacturing
- Food and beverage
- Hotel services
Professional Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Auditor approved by the office of SEC Thailand
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA USA
- Master’s degree – IT in Business, Chulalongkorn Business School and Keio International Program, Tokyo, Japan
Philip Bond
Head of Tax Department
Professional Experience
Philip has over 35 years’ experience in the corporate and international tax, most of which with PwC and KPMG in the UK, Africa, the Middle East, and Thailand.
Notably, Philip worked as a tax partner for KPMG, and for a time was the Head of Tax for PwC in Mauritius – roles which provided invaluable practical experience, real insight into different cultures, tax authorities, tax laws and practices, and how the different internal tax departments of KPMG and PwC operated.
- Various senior roles with UK companies including Aerospace Communication Systems, British Steel, Marconi Communications, and Coopers & Lybrand / PwC 1984 to 2002
- PwC Tanzania and PwC Zambia 2002 to 2005
- Tax Director with KPMG Thailand 2005 to 2008
- Head of Tax, PwC, Mauritius 2008 to 2010
- Tax Director/Partner KPMG, Oman, Middle East 2010 to 2013
- Head of Tax and Legal Support, PKF International 2013 to 2018
- Various roles dealing with international corporate tax matters, PKF 2018 to 2020
- Partner, PKF Thailand 2021
Industry Expertise
- Banking and financial services
- Defence
- Electronics
- Manufacturing
- Power, water and utilities
- Retail and consumer goods
- Service industries
- Telecommunications
- Travel, tourism and hospitality
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (Fellow, ACCA, UK)
- Chartered Tax Adviser (Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation, UK)
- Associate Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Pitinan Lilamethwat
Partner
Professional Experience
Khun Pitinan has over 10 years of business experiences on auditing and accounting including:
- 10 years at KPMG
- Managing Initial Public Offering engagements (IPO)
- Verification and preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Conversion of financial statements from TAS to IFRS basis
- Identification difference GAAP between TAS and IFRS
Industry Expertise
- Food and drink
- Hotels
- Manufacturing
- Service
- Media
- Retail
- Non-profit organization
- Japanese client
Professional Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Thailand
- Lecturer at Rangsit University (Audit, Auditing by computer)
- Bachelor of Accountancy Program, Kasetsart University
- Member of the Federation of Accounting Professions of Thailand
Sawinee Sawanont
Partner
Professional Experience
Sawinee has over 16 years experience as an auditor, spending more than 12 years of her career with KPMG. She has served a variety of clients in various sector including retail & consumer products, industrial products, agriculture businesses, real estate, health care, state enterprises and non-profit organizations.
Sawinee earned her Bachelor’s Accounting and then her Master’s Degree in Financial Accounting at Chulalongkorn University and is a Certified Public Accountant and member of The Federation of Accounting Professionals of Thailand.
Industry Expertise
- Retail and consumer products
- Industrial products
- Agriculture
- Real estate
- Health care
- Privatization of state enterprises
- Non-profit organizations
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor in Accounting
- Master’s Degree in Financial Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant
- Member of The Federation of Accounting Professionals of Thailand
Steve Harrop
Partner
Professional Experience
Harrop has in excess of 28 years’ industry experience in business management and over 20 years at board level. Having successfully fulfilled roles in listed and major international businesses.
Industry Expertise
- Hospitality
- Travel & Tourism
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Insurance & Pensions
- Government
- Shared Services
- Defense
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Chartered Global Management Accountants
- Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration, University of Manchester
Steve Wilson
Partner
Professional Experience
Steve has 30 years’ international tax experience gained in London, Singapore, Moscow, Gibraltar and Bangkok working for Big 4 consulting firms and as Head of International Tax for one of the world’s largest oil companies. He specialises in international tax, transfer pricing, corporate treasury transactions, cross-border structuring and managing contentious tax issues including corporate tax and VAT audits.
Industry Expertise
- Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Chemicals
- Hospitality
- Banking, Securities and Financial Services
- Semiconductors
Professional Qualifications
- BA Economics
- MBA (London School of Economics and New York University)
- Chartered Tax Advisor (UK)
- Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (UK)
- Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
Thanyaluck Thongrompo
Partner
Professional Experience
- Over 17 years of experience in areas of expertise encompass corporate and commercial law including banking and finance, foreign business license, foreign business certificate, telecommunication license, factory license, corporate registration, labour and employment, real estate, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions.
- Prior to joining PKF:
- Director of Legal & Tax, Bolliger & Company Consulting Ltd.
- Senior Legal Advisor, DFDL Mekong (Thailand) Limited
- Corporate Lawyer, Cerebos (Thailand) Limited
- Assistant Manager, Bryan Cave (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Assistant Manager, KPMG Phoomchai Tax Ltd.
- Legal Officer, SF Cinema City Co., Ltd.
Industry Expertise
- Corporate Legal
Professional Qualifications
- Certificate in Law of Taxation, Thammasat University
- Notarial Services Attorney, Lawyer Council of Thailand
- Master of Law, Major International Law, Thammasat University
- Barrister-at-Law, Institute of Legal Education of Thai Bar Association
- Lawyer License, Lawyer Council of Thailand
- Bachelor Degree of Law, Thammasat University
Theeradaje Tansuwanrat
Partner
Professional Experience
- KPMG Tax and Legal
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Jaiyos
- KPMG Peat Marwick Suthee
- SGVN Legal and Tax Consultants
Industry Expertise
- Finance and Banking
- Trading
- Manufacturing
- Service business
Professional Qualifications
- MBA Yonok College
- LLM Chulalongkorn University
- LLB Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok
28th Fl., Sathorn Square Office Tower,
98 North Sathorn Road, Silom ,Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500 Thailand
BTS: Chong Nonsi (S3), Take Exit #1
Phone: +66 2 108 1591
Fax: +66 2 108 1599
Email: thailand@pkf.com
Event: events.th@pkf.com
Career: hr.th@pkf.com
Internship: internship.th@pkf.com
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