When was Chavarat Charnvirakul born?

Chavarat Charnvirakul was born on 7 June 1936 in Phra Nakhon District.

What positions has Chavarat Charnvirakul held?

Positions held by Chavarat Charnvirakul include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2011–2013); party leader (2009–2012); Minister of Interior of Thailand (2008–2011); Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008).

Where did Chavarat Charnvirakul study?

Chavarat Charnvirakul was educated at Thammasat University, Assumption College, National Defence College of Thailand.

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Chavarat Charnvirakul

Acting Prime Minister of Thailand from 1 to 16 December 2008

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Chavarat Charnvirakul is a Thai politician who briefly served as an acting prime minister of Thailand following 2008 Thai political crisis. His family is of Thai Chinese descent with ancestry from Guangdong. He is the father of 32nd prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.

Quick facts

Born: 7 June 1936 wd
Place of birth: Phra Nakhon District wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, economist, businessperson wd
Political party: Bhumjaithai Party (since 2008), People's Power Party (2007–2008), Chart Pattana Party (1992–2000) wd
Education: Thammasat University, Assumption College, National Defence College of Thailand wd
Spouse: Tassanee Charnvirakul wd

Positions held wd

Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (3 July 2011 – 9 December 2013)
party leader (14 February 2009 – 14 October 2012)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (20 December 2008 – 6 August 2011)
Prime Minister of Thailand (2 December 2008 – 17 December 2008)
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (24 September 2008 – 16 December 2008)
Minister of Public Health (2 August 2008 – 23 September 2008)
Minister of Social Development and Human Security (24 May 2008 – 2 August 2008)
Deputy Minister of Finance (29 November 1996 – 24 October 1997)
Deputy Minister of Finance (17 December 1994 – 19 May 1995)

Awards wd

Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (2004)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (1997)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (2009)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1990)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2015)

Questions

When was Chavarat Charnvirakul born?: Chavarat Charnvirakul was born on 7 June 1936 in Phra Nakhon District.
What positions has Chavarat Charnvirakul held?: Positions held by Chavarat Charnvirakul include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2011–2013); party leader (2009–2012); Minister of Interior of Thailand (2008–2011); Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008).
Where did Chavarat Charnvirakul study?: Chavarat Charnvirakul was educated at Thammasat University, Assumption College, National Defence College of Thailand.

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