# Itthiphol Khunpluem

_Thai politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Itthiphol Khunpluem is a Thai politician who served as Minister of Culture in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from July 2019 to September 2023, and as Mayor of Pattaya from 2008 to 2016.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1973 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chon Buri ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P106))
- **Political party:** Thai Rak Thai Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P102))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Culture (10 July 2019 – 1 September 2023); mayor (4 May 2008 – 16 June 2016); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (6 February 2005 – 24 February 2006); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (6 January 2001 – 5 January 2005) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905#P166))

## Questions

**When was Itthiphol Khunpluem born?**  
Itthiphol Khunpluem was born on 1973 in Chon Buri.

**What positions has Itthiphol Khunpluem held?**  
Positions held by Itthiphol Khunpluem include: Minister of Culture (2019–2023); mayor (2008–2016); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2005–2006); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2001–2005).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Itthiphol Khunpluem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itthiphol_Khunpluem) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q20564905](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20564905) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Itthiphol Kunplome by Trisorn Triboon D85 5978.jpg by Tris T7 (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Itthiphol_Kunplome_by_Trisorn_Triboon_D85_5978.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Itthiphol Khunpluem, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Itthiphol Kunplome by Trisorn Triboon D85 5978.jpg — Tris T7, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

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