Patum Rice Mill and Granary Public Company Limited announced at its board meeting held on December 24, 2012 to appoint Mr. Serm Phenjati as a company director to replace Prof. Dr. Boonrod Binthasant the past chairman of the board, member of the Audit Committee and Independent Director who has passed away. He will be a member of the Audit Committee and an Independent Director effective from December 24, 2012 onwards. His tenure is equal to Prof. Dr. Boonrod Binthasant's tenure.