Business tycoon turned politician, 23rd prime minister of Thailand
Place of Birth: Chiang Mai
Date of Birth: Tue Jul 26, 1949
Family Background:
Born to Mr. Lert and Mrs. Yindee Shinawatra, a Chinese Thai family.
Education:
- Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (class 10)
- Thai Police Cadet Academy
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University, USA
- Doctorate in Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University in Texas, USA
Career:
- 1986 founded Advanced Info Service (AIS)
- 1990 founded Shinawatra Satellite
- 1998 founded Thai Rak Thai Party (TRT)
- 2001 – 06 the 23rd prime minister of Thailand
Marital Status:
Divorced Khun Ying Potjaman Na Pombejra, one son (Panthongthae), 2 daughters (Pinthongtha, Paetongtarn)