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Revision as of 06:28, 16 April 2024
Sutin Klungsang | |
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สุทิน คลังแสง | |
Minister of Defence | |
Assumed office 1 September 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin |
Preceded by | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Personal details | |
Born | Chiang Yuen, Maha Sarakham, Thailand | 9 March 1961
Political party | Pheu Thai (2012–present) |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse | Chaweewan Klangsaeng |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Politician, educator |
Signature | |
Sutin Klungsang (Thai: สุทิน คลังแสง; born 9 March 1961), is a Thai politician, educator and current Thai Minister of Defence.[1]
Early life and education
Sutin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a Master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.[2]
Political careers
After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed as Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.
On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.[3]
Honours, decorations and awards
- 2020 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
References
- ^ "New cabinet list expected to be submitted for Royal approval next week". Thai PBS World. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ เปิดประวัติ "สุทิน คลังแสง" เขาเป็นใคร เพราะอะไร ถึงมีชื่อนั่ง รมว.กลาโหม
- ^ 'สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข' เปิดโจทย์รับ ว่าที่ รมว.กลาโหม ที่ชื่อ ‘สุทิน คลังแสง’ พลเรือนที่ไม่ใช่นายกฯคนแรก