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Suthep Thaugsuban
(สุเทพ เทือกสุบรรณ)

Suthep Thaugsuban<br>(สุเทพ เทือกสุบรรณ)

Veteran politician, former secretary general of Democrat Party, ex-deputy prime minister, Secretary General of People’s Democratic Reform Committee

Place of Birth: Surat Thani

Date of Birth: Thu Jul 07, 1949

Family Background:

Born to Mr. Jaras and Mrs. Lamai Thaugsuban with 7 siblings

Education:

  • B.A. Political Sciences, Chiangmai University
  • M.A. Political Sciences, Middle Tennesse State University, USA

Career:

  • 1979 Elected member of parliament from Surat Thani for the first time
  • 1986 – 88, 92 – 94 Minister of Agriculture
  • 1997 – 2000 Minister of Communication
  • 2005 – 12 Secretary General of Democrat Party
  • 2008 – 11 Deputy Prime Minister
  • 2018 Founded Action Coalition for Thailand Party

Marital Status:

Married to Srisakul Prompan, 1 son, 2 daughters.