Suphanet Kotchum

Suphanet Kotchum

Assistant Manager

 

Contact Details

Phone: +66 63 360 0940

Phone: +662 261 2580-5 Ext. 203

Email: Suphanet.k@timblicktax.com

 

Profile 

Suphanet, an accomplished Assistant Manager at Timblick & Partners, specializes in tax and transfer pricing compliance. Her expertise encompasses tax compliance, planning, transfer pricing audits, financial analytics, and multinational tax strategies. Suphanet has prepared complex tax returns, advised on international tax strategies, and led audits that have uncovered substantial tax revenues.

 

Prior to joining Timblick & Partners, Suphanet gained extensive experience at the Thai Revenue Department, where she led audits and developed strategies for complex tax evasion cases. She is also experienced in handling diverse U.S. tax forms and utilizing data analytics tools to enhance tax and operational efficiency.

 

Suphanet’s approach is characterized by her strong analytical skills, comprehensive understanding of international tax standards, and unwavering commitment to delivering effective tax solutions.

 

Citizenship 

Thai

 

Education 

  • Columbia University, Master of Science in Applied Analytics, New York City, NY
  • DePaul University, Master of Science in Taxation, Chicago, IL (Royal Thai Government Scholarship)
  • Khon Kaen University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Thailand 

 

Professional Licenses

Enrolled Agent (EA), U.S. IRS Credential

 

Languages/Other Interests 

Thai and English 

 

Practice Experience

Suphanet has practiced in diverse tax environments, including the Thai Revenue Department, where she led audits and developed strategies for complex tax evasion cases. 

  • Transfer pricing documentation– Preparing and reviewing Local Files, transfer pricing disclosure forms, benchmarking studies, and other transfer pricing documentation in accordance with applicable Thai transfer pricing regulations and OECD principles.
  • Transfer pricing advisory – Advising on transfer pricing matters involving intercompany transactions, including management and shared services, royalties and licensing, financing, reimbursements, and other related-party transactions. Her experience includes conducting functional analyses, reviewing intercompany agreements, and assessing appropriate transfer pricing methodologies and arm’s length pricing.
  • Transfer pricing benchmarking – Conducting comparable company searches and financial analyses, including the selection of comparable companies, application of Profit Level Indicators (PLIs), and assessment of arm’s length results.
  • Transfer pricing audit – Conducting transfer pricing audits during her experience with the Thai Revenue Department, including the analysis of related-party transactions, functional profiles, transfer pricing methodologies, and PLIs of multinational companies.
  • U.S. tax compliance and advisory – Preparing high volumes of U.S. tax returns across a variety of forms, including individual, corporate, estate, and trust returns. Her experience includes matters involving foreign income exclusions, tax planning, and the resolution of IRS and state tax notices. She also has experience applying data analytics tools, including SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau, to support tax and operational improvements.

 

Thailand Experience

Private sector

  • Manages transfer pricing engagements across retail and consumer products, manufacturing, chemicals and coatings, energy and industrial engineering, and security services, including Local Files, TP disclosure forms, and benchmarking studies.
  • Supports transfer pricing advisory engagements involving intercompany services, royalties and licensing, financing, reimbursements, and other related-party transactions, including functional analyses, intercompany agreement reviews, and assessment of transfer pricing methodologies and arm’s length pricing.

 

Government sector

  • Led audits for the Revenue Department targeting high-profile national tax cases and transfer pricing issues, contributing to over $50 million in additional revenue. Developed audit strategies involving cross-agency collaboration and led investigative teams examining multinational corporations for compliance anomalies.
  • Conducted comprehensive transfer pricing audits using Profit Level Indicators (PLIs), and participated in the implementation of OECD’s BEPS initiatives, including MLI and global transparency frameworks.

 

International Experience

Private sector

In the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. 

  • Prepared over 200 complex tax returns, including for individuals with foreign income exclusions and multinational corporations. Provided strategic tax planning and IRS notice resolutions.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools (SQL, Python, Power BI) to support business decisions and optimize tax reporting and compliance processes in U.S.-based startups and trading companies.
  • Designed financial reporting systems for inventory optimization and operational efficiency, enabling real-time tracking and decision-making for business units across the U.S.