Career
Following the military coup of 22 May 2014, Somyot was appointed to the National Legislative Council (NLC). Members are required to reveal their assets and properties to determine if they are "unusually rich". Somyot and his wife"s Netto worth was reported to be about 355.8 million baht (roughly United States$11 million).
One government critic said that this raised "..questions about how a lifelong career in the public service could have made him a millionaire."
On 11 February 2016, Somyot was elected as the new president of the Football Association of Thailand.
