When was Somchai Wongsawat born?

Somchai Wongsawat was born on 31 August 1947 in Suan Khan.

What positions has Somchai Wongsawat held?

Positions held by Somchai Wongsawat include: leader (2008–2008); Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008); Minister of Defence of Thailand (2008–2008); Minister of Education of Thailand (2008–2008); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008).

Where did Somchai Wongsawat study?

Somchai Wongsawat was educated at Amnuay Silpa School, Thammasat University, Thai Bar, National Defence College of Thailand.

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Prime minister of Thailand form september to december 2008

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Somchai Wongsawat is a Thai politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Thailand in 2008. He is a former executive member of the People's Power Party (PPP) whose political rights were disenfranchised by the Constitutional Court for five years.

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Born: 31 August 1947 wd
Place of birth: Suan Khan wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, judge, executive, businessperson, civil servant wd
Political party: Pheu Thai Party (2021–2024), Pheu Tham Party (2017–2020), People's Power Party (2007–2008) wd
Education: Amnuay Silpa School, Thammasat University, Thai Bar, National Defence College of Thailand wd
Spouse: Yaowapha Wongsawat wd

Positions held wd

leader (30 September 2008 – 2 December 2008)
Prime Minister of Thailand (18 September 2008 – 2 December 2008)
Minister of Defence of Thailand (18 September 2008 – 2 December 2008)
Minister of Education of Thailand (6 February 2008 – 9 September 2008)
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (6 February 2008 – 24 September 2008)
Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (23 December 2007 – 10 May 2011)
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour (14 February 2006 – 21 September 2006)
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice (11 November 1999 – 13 February 2006)

Awards wd

Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (1997)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (1992)
Chakrabarti Mala Medal (1999)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (2008)
Order of the Sun of Peru (2008)

Questions

When was Somchai Wongsawat born?: Somchai Wongsawat was born on 31 August 1947 in Suan Khan.
What positions has Somchai Wongsawat held?: Positions held by Somchai Wongsawat include: leader (2008–2008); Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008); Minister of Defence of Thailand (2008–2008); Minister of Education of Thailand (2008–2008); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2008).
Where did Somchai Wongsawat study?: Somchai Wongsawat was educated at Amnuay Silpa School, Thammasat University, Thai Bar, National Defence College of Thailand.

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