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The core member firms of RSM International are RSM McGladrey (USA), RSM Tenon (United Kingdom), RSM Japan, RSM Bird Cameron (Australia), RSM Chio Lim (Singapore), RSM Nelson Wheeler (Hong Kong), RSM France, RSM China, RSM Germany & RSM India.
RSM Thailand
Established during
2001, the Thailand practice of RSM is a full service accounting and
financial advisory practice servicing the needs of the international
client base of RSM member firms globally, with the benefit of local
knowledge and practice conditions. We provide innovative solutions
to business problems with integrity and a personal commitment to our
clients in:
| - Audit and Assurance Services |
- Corporate Secretarial Services |
| - Accounting and Tax Compliance |
- Work Permits & Visas Services |
| - Corporate Tax Consulting Services |
- Business Advisory and Legal services |
| - Corporate Restructuring & Due Diligence Services |
- Executive Recruitment Services |
| - Payroll Services |
- Outplacement Services |
Our People
The firm in Thailand
is headed by three expatriate and three Thai professionals who
together possess the full gambit of professional practice experience
across Asia, the UK, the US and Australia.
Fully qualified and
internationally experienced Thai professionals work hand-in-hand
with our expatriate staff to ensure the delivery of timely results
across all sectors of the practice.
A brief profile of
some of the firm's key professionals is tabled below:
Gareth Hughes, Chartered
Accountant, Australia - Managing Director, RSM Thailand
Having commenced his professional working career in 1984, Gareth has
widespread audit, insolvency, restructuring and business services
related experience obtained in Thailand, the United Kingdom and
Australia, covering a multitude of industries within both the
private and public sectors. His industry specialisations include
various corporations involved in manufacturing, construction,
services, insurance, brokerage including Lloyds of London as well as
public sector organisations. As Managing Director Gareth oversees
all the operations of the Thailand office and its resources.
Mark
Butters, CIPFA, United Kingdom - Director, RSM
Thailand
Working in Thailand since 1990, Mark has specialised in the
application of Thai regulatory compliance to corporate clients and
project management. His experience covers many industries, including
manufacturing, construction, trading and service companies, and the
environment in which these operate. Mark has developed an extensive
understanding of local laws and customs, which has been utilised to
assist his international clients translate their business ideas into
realistic projects. He helps clients to formulate practical
solutions to any obstacles which are encountered while conducting
business in Thailand.
Michael
Holloway – Director of Recruitment and Human Resources, RSM Thailand
Mike has worked in Thailand since 1998, during which time he has
developed an excellent track record with start up operations. Prior
to coming to Thailand, Mike founded and ran a successful
construction company in the USA but commenced his professional
working career in the UK in 1986 for UK’s largest computer company.
Once in Thailand, Mike moved to the Internet and spent the following
two years as the start up representative of one of Europe's leading
recruitment websites. In Bangkok, Mike also founded Thaigolfer.com -
a leading golf website in Thailand.
Prawit Wipusirikup, CPA,
Thailand – Director and Audit Principal, RSM Thailand
Since commencing his professional working career in 1986, Prawit has
managed various listed and non listed professional audit assignments
in a range of industries including multinational corporations and
financial institutions. Having worked for both local and
international auditing firms, Prawit has also participated in
several special audit assignments in relation to financial due
diligence reviews and other consulting services including internal
audits and providing accounting advice on asset securitisation to
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prawit is a fully certified
practising Thai SEC public company auditor.
Surachai Damnoenwong,
CPA, Thailand – Director and Audit Principal, RSM Thailand
Surachai currently serves as an audit principal to RSM Audit
Services (Thailand) Limited and his responsibilities include audit
and assurance services as well as consulting to international
investors in Thailand. Surachai is a fully certified practicing
Thai SEC public company auditor and commenced his professional
working career in 1991. Surachai has been involved as a team leader
for various professional audit assignments in a range of industries
including manufacturing, services, oil & gas and telecommunications.
Having worked for both local and international auditing firms,
Surachai has also participated in several special audit assignments
in relation to financial due diligence reviews and other corporate
consulting services.
Pardorn Suchiva – Director and Legal
Principal, RSM Thailand
Pardorn is a key member of RSM Thailand’s legal capacity and has a
number of years experience in providing Corporate Legal Services to
international companies operating in Thailand who have sought to
establish complex legal structures to operate in environments that
complement their areas of expertise. His expertise and knowledge
covers a diverse cross-section of legal frameworks including
corporate, commercial, immigration, and labour laws as well as
foreign investment procedures, real estate issues, commercial
contract advice and litigation. He is fluent in both Thai and
English and commenced his professional working career in 1998.
Jirawan Jewpojaroen – CPA, Thailand, Accounting Manager, RSM
Thailand
Jirawan joined the RSM
team in 2004 having commenced her professional working career in
1993. She has experience in the statutory audit of both publicly
listed and private held companies. She also provides a wide range of
consultancy services, with respect to taxation and management
accounting as well as the establishment of accounting systems and
internal control compliance, to a number of corporate clients.
Jirawan has been engaged in several tax review assignments for local
and international corporations. She has experience in dealing with
Revenue Department officials which has enabled her to assist a
number of clients in finalising tax investigations in a pro-active
manner.
Chaitawat Amthiangtrong, CPA, Thailand, Accounting Manager, RSM
Thailand
Chaitawat manages the accounting and taxation
services department of RSM. He has a number of years experience
working in this field for a variety of well established companies
having commenced his professional working career in 1992. He has
extensive experience in direct supervision of Accounting Department
operations, month-end closing, annual reporting and all statutory
reporting requirements. He provides corporate clients with
accounting and tax consultation services. He coordinates with other
departments to enhance the company’s profile within the market. He
also ensures the accuracy and completeness of accounting
classifications for all company expenditures. Chaitawat has been
engaged in several tax review assignments (value added tax,
withholding tax and corporate income tax) for local and
international corporations. He has direct experience in dealing with
Revenue Department officials and assists our clients in finalising
tax investigations in a pro-active manner.
Lehum Chinnapan, CPA, Thailand – Audit Manager, RSM Thailand
Lehum joined RSM in 2004 and during her time here
she has earned a reputation as a skilled and meticulous auditor.
She manages a strong and well established audit team and possesses
substantial knowledge of audit standards and procedures. As well as
her competency in managing our audit team she has the capacity to
undertake special review assignments. Lehum has performed a number
of professional audit assignments within a wide range of industries
including construction, property development, manufacturing, trading
and service. She has gained practical experience in performing
statutory audits of both listed and non-listed companies. Lehum has
participated in several special audit assignments including the
internal audit of listed companies.
Vanida Traitodsaporn, CPA, Thailand – Audit Manager, RSM Thailand
Vanida joined RSM in 2002 and since then has been
working hard to build on the extensive practical knowledge she
accumulated while working with Ford and Siam Lotus. Vanida has
amassed 10 years of experience encompassing various areas of the
highly technical work of auditing and accounting. During her time
at RSM she has successfully managed numerous audits of local and
international companies. Her in-depth experience has spanned a
multitude of diverse businesses - from those operating in the
manufacturing and construction industries to those within the
service, trade, and financial sectors.
Jaruvan Viboonsuk – Legal Manager, RSM Thailand
From the beginning of her career, Jaruvan has
focused on developing her skills and experience in business law
areas, particularly in investment matters. After graduating with an
LL.M., she practiced in commercial litigation and contractual law
primarily tasked with the settlement of breaches of contract and
damages claims. Jaruvan has assisted and advised international
clients in several areas of Thai law including criminal matters,
civil and commercial cases and, contract drafting and dispute
resolution situations involving labour laws. Jaruvan currently
serves as the company’s primary legal consultant in all areas
relating to labour, contracts, regulation compliance, corporate
documents and any related Thai law issues.
Sunisa Sema, CPA, Thailand –Assistant Audit Manager, RSM Thailand
Sunisa has considerable audit and accounting
related experience having commenced her professional working
experience in 2000. She joined the RSM audit team in 2004 and
earned her Graduate Diploma in Auditing from a leading Thai
University. During her time at RSM, Sunisa has diversified and
refined her understanding of and capabilities within the field of
auditing. She also has been directly involved in numerous full and
partial scope audit assignments for both listed and non-listed
client organisations from a variety of different industries
including: manufacturing, construction, trade, services, and
finance. She also has considerable internal audit experience and
also played a significant role in the statutory audit of a
non-profit charity organisation involved in ensuring the well being
of refugees and displaced people in South East Asia which is
registered in the United Kingdom.
Sureeporn Thumvachiraporn – Senior Recruitment Consultant, RSM
Thailand
Sureeporn joined
RSM’s team of professional recruitment consultants in 2005. She has
been working in this field with various international recruitment
firms for a number of years having actually commenced her
professional working career in 1999. Her extensive range of
practical experience covers all aspects of recruitment from
administrative coordination of schedules, databases and incoming
resumes, to assignment management and direct interaction with
candidates and clients. She has an intricate understanding of, and
is continuously involved in, the entire recruitment process.
Kumthorn Treerattanapitak – Litigator, RSM Thailand
Since entering the professional arena of law in 1998, Kumthorn has amassed a wide range of experience in litigation, contract drafting, liaising with Government Department, corporate registration, and developing legal opinions. He is licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand both as a Lawyer and as a Notary Services Attorney. He graduated from Thammasat University with a Bachelor of Law. His recent work experience has centered on Corporate Litigation within the Civil and Labour Courts of Thailand. He has been involved in more than 200 cases during his career and has achieved significant successes.
Nattapong Poonmaksatid - Legal Advisor, RSM Thailand
Nattapong has been working in the field of law since August 2002 and has focused on developing expertise in Corporate and Real Estate law. He has worked for a variety of companies and law firms operating in Thailand. He brings to the table an excellent array of qualifications from Chulalongkorn University, a highly respected institution. He has been licensed by The Lawyers Council of Thailand as a lawyer and Notary Services Attorney, and also qualified as a Barrister-at-Law by The Thai Bar Association.
Patcharavadee Viboonpun - Legal Advisor, RSM Thailand
Patcharavadee has been working in the field of law since 2006 after having completed extensive studies. She holds two Bachelor’s Degrees, one in Business Law and another in Political Science. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law. Over her professional career she has gained experience in many aspects of business and corporate law including, drafting and reviewing contracts, providing legal opinions, corporate registration, legal due diligence reviews, assisting in litigation, and performing detailed research and analysis on legal issues.
Pitchaya Siriyodhin -Recruitment Consultant, RSM Thailand
Pitchaya has been building a large variety of knowledge and experience in the fields of recruitment and project management since 1999. She has placed senior and executive level staff at a multitude of local and international clients, many of which operate in the financial, engineering, trading, manufacturing and property industries. Her academic and professional specialization in management, including a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in International Business Management from Assumption University, a Master of Arts in Management from London Metropolitan University, and experience working as a Project Manager, provides her with exceptional and highly valued understanding of the needs of clients as well as the job specifications related to the positions they are seeking. This insight allows her to communicate effectively and efficiently with clients in order to provide the highest quality of services.
Pornnimit Siritosaporn, CPA, Thailand - Assistant Audit Manager, RSM Thailand
Pornnimit has been working in the field of audit and accounting since 2001. During that time he has gained extensive experience working within and auditing both international and local organizations. He has been involved in statutory audits of several publicly listed companies as well as numerous non-listed clients. Being a Certified Public Accountant in Thailand and holding a Master’s Degree in Accountancy from one of Thailand’s most prestigious universities, he is fully qualified to provide a high standard of professionalism and accuracy in his work.
Executive
Consultants

Steven Herring, Chartered Accountant, Australia - Senior Taxation
Consultant, RSM Thailand
Steven is qualified as an Australian Chartered Accountant and has
over 30 years of experience providing taxation and business law
advisory services with Big “4” and leading international accounting
firms in both Australia and Thailand. He is focused on delivering
clear, reliable and insightful advice on taxation and associated
business laws to multinational and international companies in
Thailand. He has developed a thorough understanding of the Thai tax
laws, the rules and the regulations, the commercial business laws,
the Double Tax Agreements and the various complex practices of the
Thai Revenue Department officers. Steven is a highly sought after
tax expert with the depth of knowledge and understanding to assist
you to properly structure your Thailand business transactions, and
to identify clear and reliable solutions to mitigate adverse tax and
to optimise your taxes. He also has the required expertise to assist
you in tax investigations and with your tax refund claims.
Sethaphong Phadungpisuth – Corporate Advisor, RSM Thailand
Sethaphong brings an extensive range of skills and experience to RSM. He has been working in the field of international finance and banking since 1995. His professional experience covers many areas of corporate finance and consulting, though he has developed particular expertise in the areas of: financial modeling and analysis; special asset management; corporate debt restructuring and non performing loans; credit history analysis; as well as financial controls and planning strategies. During his time at Bangkok Bank, Sethaphong managed a portfolio of 2,024MB that included 30 clients in a variety of industry sectors such as Hospitality, Real Estate and Construction, Steel and Plastic Manufacturing, Electronic Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Education and Services. Whilst at RSM (Thailand) he has performed share valuation and financial projections of Thai-Japanese Aluminum a manufacturer for the automobile industry, completed and presented loan portfolio valuation reports and financial analyses to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (Bank of Thailand) and various international banks, conducted a market feasibility study for a New Zealand security door manufacturer planning to invest in Thailand, and advised a software company on its search for potential investors and venture capital funding. With his wide-ranging knowledge and exceptional professional record, Sethaphong adds significant value to the services we offer our clients. |