Kirati, an AOT deputy director in charge of engineering and construction, will replace Nitinai as AOT chief when he completes his term on April 24.
The source said a subcommittee in charge of salary negotiation will negotiate with Kirati on his salary and perks before his contract is sent to the State Enterprise Policy Office for approval.
The employment contract would be signed by next month, the source added.
Kirati got his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University. He later got his Masters and doctorate degrees in engineering from Tokyo University.