Bangchak Corporation (BCP), a major Thai energy and petroleum company, has announced the appointment of Bandit Hansapaiboon as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 2027, replacing Chaiwat Kovavisarach whose contract term expires at the end of 2026. Bandit brings 5+ years of experience across BCP's key business units including refining, oil trading, strategy, and sustainability, with an MBA from Lehigh University and a chemical engineering degree from Chulalongkorn University. This leadership transition affects a major publicly-listed Thai industrial company with broad energy sector implications.