Background
Simasathien, Panas was born on September 29, 1932 in Bangkok. Son of Phen and Chamnean (Ungphakorn) Simasathien.
government service administrator
Simasathien, Panas was born on September 29, 1932 in Bangkok. Son of Phen and Chamnean (Ungphakorn) Simasathien.
Diploma in accountancy, Thammasat University, Bangkok, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce honoris causa, Thammasat University, Bangkok, 1984. Bachelor cum laude, Claremont (California) Men's College, 1954.
Master of Science, University Illinois, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1958.
Economics and finance counsellor, Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, 1970-1972; comptroller, Compt.-General' General’ s Office, Bangkok, 1972-1978; director general, Revenue Department, Bangkok, 1978-1982; permanent secretary, Ministry of Finance, Bangkok, since 1982. Chairman Krung Thai Bank, Bangkok, 1982-1992, Government Lottery Office, Bangkok, 1982-1992, Thailand Tobacco Monopoly, Bangkok, 1982-1989.
Member National Legislation Assembly, Bangkok, 1973-1975, 77-78, 91-92. Senator Senate, Bangkok, 1983-1991. Member Institute Certified Accountants and Auditors of Thailand, Economic Society Thailand, Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Kalaya Chutima, Spet. 6, 1959; children: Danuja, Nataya, Tirasut.