Having worked in top managerial positions for more than 25 years, in 2023 Manatase Annawat took the reins of Thailand Privilege Card, a state enterprise that runs membership programs for expats living in the country. Annawat has had a career working for numerous top global brands, including Pepsi-Cola Trading (Thailand), Johnson & Johnson and Thai Samsung Electronics. Moreover, he has worked for domestic company Raimon Land, as well as popular shopping complexes EM District and Siam Paragon. In addition to holding corporate leadership positions, Annawat co-produced television programmes prior to joining Thailand Privilege Card.